US Bridges

US98 SR30 over East Pass

Poor

Okaloosa County, Florida · 5.4 Miles West of SR293 · Structure no. 570054

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,247 ft
50 main spans
Daily traffic
20,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over East Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over East Pass in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,134 by 2044. The structure is 3,247 ft (989.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesEast Pass
Location5.4 Miles West of SR293
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39337, -86.51852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans50
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,247 ft (989.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2022)
Projected traffic35,134 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over East Pass built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over East Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over East Pass carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over East Pass?

The structure is 3,247 ft (989.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over East Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.