US Bridges

SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.25MI W of 17th Street · Structure no. 480289

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
16,138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,150 by 2042. The structure is 16,138 ft (4,918.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR30 US98 EB
CrossesPensacola Bay
Location0.25MI W of 17th Street
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39427, -87.18551
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+102 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length16,138 ft (4,918.9 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2022)
Projected traffic95,150 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay?

The structure is 16,138 ft (4,918.9 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR30 US98 EB over Pensacola Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.