US Bridges

US319 SR261 over I10 SR8

Good

Leon County, Florida · 0.3 Mile East of SR61 · Structure no. 550076

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,028 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS319 SR261
CrossesI10 SR8
Location0.3 Mile East of SR61
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50182, -84.24807
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,500 (2022)
Projected traffic98,028 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 carry?

About 56,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US319 SR261 over I10 SR8?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns US319 SR261 over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.