US Bridges

SR-247 over I-75 SR-93

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · SR-247 over I-75 · Structure no. 290034

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-247 over I-75 SR-93 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-247 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 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.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,482 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-247
CrossesI-75 SR-93
LocationSR-247 over I-75
RouteState Highway 247
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16495, -82.68086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic16,482 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-247 over I-75 SR-93 built?

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

What condition is SR-247 over I-75 SR-93 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-247 over I-75 SR-93 carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-247 over I-75 SR-93?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-247 over I-75 SR-93?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.