US Bridges

SR79 over Icww at West Bay

Good

Bay County, Florida · 5.1MI. N. of US98A SR30A · Structure no. 460128

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,646 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Icww at West Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR79 over Icww at West Bay in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2044. The structure is 2,646 ft (806.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR79
CrossesIcww at West Bay
Location5.1MI. N. of US98A SR30A
RouteState Highway 79
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29469, -85.85753
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,646 ft (806.4 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2022)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR79 over Icww at West Bay built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 over Icww at West Bay in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR79 over Icww at West Bay carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Icww at West Bay?

The structure is 2,646 ft (806.4 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Icww at West Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.