US Bridges

Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 1.0MI E. of SR63 · Structure no. 550072

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10 in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSharer Rd.
CrossesSR8 I10
Location1.0MI E. of SR63
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48622, -84.29519
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2015)
Projected traffic27,760 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sharer Rd. over SR8 I10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.