CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River
FairJefferson County, Florida · 4.3 Miles West of SR 59 · Structure no. 540039
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 501 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River?
The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 259-TRAM Road over Saint Marks River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.