US Bridges

SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of US90 · Structure no. 570083

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,798 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR85
CrossesFg&a RR and Bypass
Location0.3 MI South of US90
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75836, -86.56822
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,500 (2022)
Projected traffic66,798 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Fg&a RR and Bypass built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass carry?

About 38,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR85 over Fg&a RR and Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.