US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Escambia River

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 5.4MI East of US29 · Structure no. 480197

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,600 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Escambia River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US90 SR10 over Escambia River in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,001 by 2044. The structure is 2,600 ft (792.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesEscambia River
Location5.4MI East of US29
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54899, -87.19502
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,600 ft (792.5 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (2022)
Projected traffic36,001 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US90 SR10 over Escambia River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Escambia River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Escambia River carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Escambia River?

The structure is 2,600 ft (792.5 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Escambia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.