US Bridges

SR727 over SR295

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.5MI. E. of US90 SR10A · Structure no. 480090

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR727 over SR295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR727 over SR295 in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,386 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR727
CrossesSR295
Location0.5MI. E. of US90 SR10A
RouteState Highway 727
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43571, -87.26773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic20,386 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SR727 over SR295 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR727 over SR295 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR727 over SR295 carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR727 over SR295?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR727 over SR295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.