US Bridges

SR85 over Airport Exit RD

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.6 Miles East of SR123 · Structure no. 570148

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Airport Exit RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR85 over Airport Exit RD in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,025 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR85
CrossesAirport Exit RD
Location0.6 Miles East of SR123
RouteState Highway 85
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49758, -86.54648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic26,025 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Airport Exit RD built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR85 over Airport Exit RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR85 over Airport Exit RD carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Airport Exit RD?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR85 over Airport Exit RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.