US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 1.2MI W of Gulf County L · Structure no. 460025

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal is a concrete slab carrying US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesMexico Beach Canal
Location1.2MI W of Gulf County L
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93748, -85.403
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Mexico Beach Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.