I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam
FairGadsden County, Florida · 2.5 Miles East of CR270A · Structure no. 500085
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I10 SR8 over Beaver Dam?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.