SR85 over Shoal River
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 2.4 Mi. South of I10 SR8 · Structure no. 570073
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 700 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR85 over Shoal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR85 over Shoal River in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 21,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,869 by 2044. The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR85 over Shoal River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR85 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 SR85 over Shoal River carry?
About 21,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR85 over Shoal River?
The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR85 over Shoal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.