US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond

Good

Jackson County, Florida · 0.5MI W of SR71 · Structure no. 530185

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,610 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesMerritts Mill Pond
Location0.5MI W of SR71
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75319, -85.19316
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2022)
Projected traffic17,610 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Merritts Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.