US Bridges

CR-316 over Ocklawaha River

Fair

Marion County, Florida · 4.0MI E of CR-315 · Structure no. 364040

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,452 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-316 over Ocklawaha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-316 over Ocklawaha River in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2042. The structure is 4,452 ft (1,357 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-316
CrossesOcklawaha River
Location4.0MI E of CR-315
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.37208, -81.89551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+52 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,452 ft (1,357 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-316 over Ocklawaha River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-316 over Ocklawaha 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-316 over Ocklawaha River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-316 over Ocklawaha River?

The structure is 4,452 ft (1,357 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-316 over Ocklawaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.