US Bridges

CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93)

Good

Hamilton County, Florida · 4.3 Mi. N. of US-129 · Structure no. 320034

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93) in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-249
CrossesI-75 (SR-93)
Location4.3 Mi. N. of US-129
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48234, -82.99273
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2045
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93) carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93)?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-249 over I-75 (SR-93)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.