US Bridges

CR-240 over I-75 SR-93

Good

Columbia County, Florida · CR-240 over I-75 · Structure no. 290025

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-240 over I-75 SR-93 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-240 over I-75 SR-93 in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-240
CrossesI-75 SR-93
LocationCR-240 over I-75
RouteCounty Highway 240
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.07005, -82.62919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-240 over I-75 SR-93 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-240 over I-75 SR-93 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR-240 over I-75 SR-93 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR-240 over I-75 SR-93?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-240 over I-75 SR-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.