US Bridges

US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 1.5 MI W of Jefferson CO · Structure no. 550065

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
392 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS27 SR20
CrossesSt. Marks Rvr
Location1.5 MI W of Jefferson CO
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42067, -84.1014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr 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 US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US27 SR20 over St. Marks Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.