US Bridges

US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · US98B Chase St. / SR 291 · Structure no. 480159

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
650 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,318 by 2044. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS98B SR30
CrossesSR291 Alcaniz Street
LocationUS98B Chase St. / SR 291
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41524, -87.21062
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street 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 US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.