US Bridges

SR71 over Icww

Good

Gulf County, Florida · 6.8 Miles North US98/SR30 · Structure no. 510951

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,800 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR71 over Icww is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR71 over Icww in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,627 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,293 by 2044. The structure is 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR71
CrossesIcww
Location6.8 Miles North US98/SR30
RouteState Highway 71
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88031, -85.22238
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,800 ft (548.6 m)
Longest span260 ft (79.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,627 (2022)
Projected traffic6,293 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR71 over Icww built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR71 over Icww in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR71 over Icww carry?

About 3,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR71 over Icww?

The structure is 1,800 ft (548.6 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR71 over Icww?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.