US Bridges

SR-223 SB over SR-16

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 2.1 Mi. N. of SR-100 · Structure no. 280073

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,756
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-223 SB over SR-16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-223 SB over SR-16 in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,756 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-223 SB
CrossesSR-16
Location2.1 Mi. N. of SR-100
RouteState Highway 223
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.97258, -82.12219
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,756 (2023)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR-223 SB over SR-16 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-223 SB over SR-16 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-223 SB over SR-16 carry?

About 10,756 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-223 SB over SR-16?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-223 SB over SR-16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.