US Bridges

Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.05MI W of Manitowoc DR · Structure no. 484235

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caterpillar 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCaterpillar Lane
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.05MI W of Manitowoc DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.57594, -87.25906
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch built?

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

What condition is Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Caterpillar Lane over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.