US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Shoal River

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3.7 Miles E. of SR85 · Structure no. 570006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,470 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Shoal River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US90 SR10 over Shoal River in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 95 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesShoal River
Location3.7 Miles E. of SR85
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75349, -86.51131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+64 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,470 ft (448.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 SR10 over Shoal River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Shoal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Shoal River carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Shoal River?

The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Shoal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.