US Bridges

I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53

Fair

Madison County, Florida · I-10 WB over SR-53 · Structure no. 350045

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53 in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 14,978 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,987 by 2045. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-10 WB (SR-8)
CrossesSR-53
LocationI-10 WB over SR-53
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39576, -83.35627
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,978 (2023)
Projected traffic25,987 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53 carry?

About 14,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 WB (SR-8) over SR-53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.