US Bridges

SR20 over Ochlockonee River

Fair

Leon County, Florida · Liberty-Leon CO Line · Structure no. 550111

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
523 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Ochlockonee River in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2044. The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR20
CrossesOchlockonee River
LocationLiberty-Leon CO Line
RouteState Highway 20
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3849, -84.65256
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR20 over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Ochlockonee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.