US Bridges

SR20 over Chipola River

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.5 Miles W of SR275 · Structure no. 470060

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Chipola River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Chipola River in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesChipola River
Location1.5 Miles W of SR275
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43115, -85.17227
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2022)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Chipola River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Chipola River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Chipola River carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Chipola River?

The structure is 325 ft (99.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Chipola River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.