US Bridges

SR73 over I10 SR8

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 2.0MI S of Marianna Limit · Structure no. 530054

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR73 over I10 SR8 in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR73
CrossesI10 SR8
Location2.0MI S of Marianna Limit
RouteState Highway 73
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73276, -85.23022
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR73 over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 over I10 SR8 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR73 over I10 SR8 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over I10 SR8?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.