US Bridges

US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.2MI. East of St.Capitol · Structure no. 550064

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1974, 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.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS27 SR20
CrossesFranklin Blvd
Location0.2MI. East of St.Capitol
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43806, -84.27659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US27 SR20 over Franklin Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.