SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 1.0 Miles North of US98 · Structure no. 570091
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 19,265 ft
- 141 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,030 by 2042. The structure is 19,265 ft (5,872 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay?
The structure is 19,265 ft (5,872 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR293 over Choctawhatchee Bay?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.