New River Road over Syrup Branch
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Florida · 0.8 Mile North of Mill RD · Structure no. 494099
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
New River Road over Syrup Branch is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying New River Road over Syrup Branch in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New River Road over Syrup Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is New River Road over Syrup Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does New River Road over Syrup Branch carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is New River Road over Syrup Branch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns New River Road over Syrup Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.