US Bridges

Capitola Road over ST Marks River

FairPosted for load

Leon County, Florida · 1.0 Miles East of CR 154 · Structure no. 550058

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitola Road over ST Marks River is a concrete slab carrying Capitola Road over ST Marks River in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitola Road
CrossesST Marks River
Location1.0 Miles East of CR 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44323, -84.10322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Capitola Road over ST Marks River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitola Road over ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Capitola Road over ST Marks River carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Capitola Road over ST Marks River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Capitola Road over ST Marks River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.