US Bridges

US98 SR30 WB over Pensacola Bay

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.25MI W of 17th Street · Structure no. 480290

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
16,138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,835
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 WB over Pensacola Bay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 WB over Pensacola Bay in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 56,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,609 by 2041. 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).

CarriesUS98 SR30 WB
CrossesPensacola Bay
Location0.25MI W of 17th Street
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39409, -87.18512
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
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 traffic56,835 (2021)
Projected traffic98,609 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 US98 SR30 WB over Pensacola Bay built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 WB 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 January 2025.

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

About 56,835 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 WB 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 US98 SR30 WB over Pensacola Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.