US Bridges

Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Chemstrand RD · Structure no. 484234

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBucyrus Lane
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.1MI E of Chemstrand RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.57492, -87.25914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic261 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bucyrus Lane over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.