US Bridges

Olson Road over I10 SR8

Good

Leon County, Florida · 1.5 Miles East of SR61 · Structure no. 550095

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olson Road over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olson Road over I10 SR8 in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1973, 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOlson Road
CrossesI10 SR8
Location1.5 Miles East of SR61
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50113, -84.22991
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Olson Road over I10 SR8 built?

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

What condition is Olson Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Olson Road over I10 SR8 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Olson Road over I10 SR8?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Olson Road over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.