US Bridges

Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.64 Miles S US98A/SR30A · Structure no. 460053

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
335 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou is a steel movable - bascule carrying Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeach Drive
CrossesMassalina Bayou
Location0.64 Miles S US98A/SR30A
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15139, -85.65994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Beach Drive over Massalina Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.