US Bridges

Route 295 over Bayou Grande

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.5 KM N of Main Gate · Structure no. 1FL3660

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,578 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route 295 over Bayou Grande is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 295 over Bayou Grande in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,578 ft (481 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 295
CrossesBayou Grande
Location0.5 KM N of Main Gate
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37208, -87.27597
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,578 ft (481 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2013)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$204,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 295 over Bayou Grande built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 295 over Bayou Grande 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 295 over Bayou Grande carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Route 295 over Bayou Grande?

The structure is 1,578 ft (481 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Route 295 over Bayou Grande?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.