US Bridges

SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.7MI. West of SR297 · Structure no. 480118

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 2,161 ft (658.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR292 Gulf Bch HWY
CrossesIcww
Location0.7MI. West of SR297
RouteState Highway 292
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31272, -87.42636
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,161 ft (658.7 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww?

The structure is 2,161 ft (658.7 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR292 Gulf Bch HWY over Icww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.