US Bridges

US98 SR30 over City Street

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 0.8 Miles West of SR71 · Structure no. 510030

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
538 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over City Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over City Street in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,432 by 2044. The structure is 538 ft (164.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesCity Street
Location0.8 Miles West of SR71
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.8238, -85.30855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length538 ft (164.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic19,432 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over City Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over City Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over City Street carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over City Street?

The structure is 538 ft (164.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over City Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.