US Bridges

SR85 over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3.9 Mi. S. of State Line · Structure no. 570025

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR85 over Abandoned Railroad in Okaloosa 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR85
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location3.9 Mi. S. of State Line
RouteState Highway 85
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97022, -86.45087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR85 over Abandoned Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR85 over Abandoned Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR85 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR85 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.