US Bridges

SR20 over Apalachicola Relief

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.0 Mile E. of SR71 · Structure no. 470056

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
375 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Apalachicola Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Apalachicola Relief in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,531 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,271 by 2044. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesApalachicola Relief
Location1.0 Mile E. of SR71
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44317, -85.02854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,531 (2022)
Projected traffic18,271 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 SR20 over Apalachicola Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Apalachicola Relief 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR20 over Apalachicola Relief carry?

About 10,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Apalachicola Relief?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Apalachicola Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.