US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Yellow River

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 5.0 Miles West of SR85 · Structure no. 570050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,105 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
16,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Yellow River in Okaloosa 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 16,404 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,460 by 2044. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesYellow River
Location5.0 Miles West of SR85
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71605, -86.64879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,404 (2022)
Projected traffic28,460 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR8 over Yellow River built?

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

What condition is I10 SR8 over Yellow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Yellow River carry?

About 16,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Yellow River?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.