US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1.5 Miles East of SR295 · Structure no. 480215

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesBayou Chico
Location1.5 Miles East of SR295
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41111, -87.25899
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Bayou Chico?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.