US Bridges

Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.7 Miles E Baum RD · Structure no. 554033

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
99 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCapitola Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.7 Miles E Baum RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45473, -84.08206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Capitola Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.