US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. East of C/L · Structure no. 500087

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
5,479 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 5,479 ft (1,670 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesApalachicola River
Location0.1 Mi. East of C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63327, -84.90379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+47 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Longest span297 ft (90.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River?

The structure is 5,479 ft (1,670 m) long with a longest span of 297 ft (90.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.