US Bridges

US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · Alabama-Florida Line · Structure no. 480140

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,211 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
14,515
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 14,515 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,184 by 2044. The structure is 2,211 ft (673.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR30 SR298
CrossesPerdido Bay
LocationAlabama-Florida Line
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4036, -87.42846
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,211 ft (673.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,515 (2022)
Projected traffic25,184 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay carry?

About 14,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay?

The structure is 2,211 ft (673.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.