US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.01 Miles East of US90 · Structure no. 480213

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
13,820 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,280 by 2045. The structure is 13,820 ft (4,212.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesEscambia Bay and Fg&a RR
Location0.01 Miles East of US90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51775, -87.14557
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+100 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length13,820 ft (4,212.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2022)
Projected traffic62,280 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR?

The structure is 13,820 ft (4,212.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Escambia Bay and Fg&a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.