US Bridges

SR292 over Bayou Chico

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.4 Miles South of US98 · Structure no. 480191

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR292 over Bayou Chico is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR292 over Bayou Chico in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2044. The structure is 2,290 ft (698.1 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR292
CrossesBayou Chico
Location0.4 Miles South of US98
RouteState Highway 292
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40205, -87.24747
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,290 ft (698.1 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2022)
Projected traffic46,845 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR292 over Bayou Chico built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR292 over Bayou Chico 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR292 over Bayou Chico carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR292 over Bayou Chico?

The structure is 2,290 ft (698.1 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR292 over Bayou Chico?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.