US Bridges

SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.6 Miles North of SR742 · Structure no. 480084

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR289 9th Avenue
CrossesI10 SR8
Location0.6 Miles North of SR742
RouteState Highway 289
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50238, -87.18381
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8 built?

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

What condition is SR289 9th Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR289 9th Avenue over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.