US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay
FairFranklin County, Florida · 2 Miles E of Apalachicola · Structure no. 490032
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 14,175 ft
- 158 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2044. The structure is 14,175 ft (4,320.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay?
The structure is 14,175 ft (4,320.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.