US Bridges

US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River

Good

Madison County, Florida · At Ellaville · Structure no. 350062

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
761 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River in Madison 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2045. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-90 (SR-10)
CrossesSuwannee River
LocationAt Ellaville
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3846, -83.17574
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River built?

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

What condition is US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-90 (SR-10) over Suwannee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.