US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River
FairLafayette County, Florida · City of Branford · Structure no. 330027
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 867 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River?
The structure is 867 ft (264.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US-27 (SR-20) over Suwannee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.