US Bridges

Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.8MI N of Sorrento Rd. · Structure no. 484253

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete slab carrying Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,005 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBauer Road-Cr 293
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.8MI N of Sorrento Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 293
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35228, -87.40289
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic17,005 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauer Road-Cr 293 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bauer Road-Cr 293 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.