US Bridges

CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.4MI East of US29 SR95 · Structure no. 480057

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8 in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR95A Palafox
CrossesI10 SR8
Location0.4MI East of US29 SR95
RouteCounty Highway 95A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50397, -87.25857
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 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 traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8 carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR95A Palafox over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.