CR 6 over Suwannee River
FairPosted for loadColumbia County, Florida · 3 MI West of US 441 · Structure no. 290027
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 6 over Suwannee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 6 over Suwannee River in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 6 over Suwannee River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 6 over Suwannee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 6 over Suwannee River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 6 over Suwannee River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 6 over Suwannee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.