US Bridges

SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.5 Miles West of I110 · Structure no. 480024

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,182 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR296 Brent Lane
CrossesCSX RR and City Streets
Location0.5 Miles West of I110
RouteState Highway 296
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46899, -87.23654
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,182 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR296 Brent Lane over CSX RR and City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.