US Bridges

SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie

Good

Putnam County, Florida · 2.7 Mi. E. of SR-200 · Structure no. 760066

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,027 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-20 EB
CrossesFowlers Prairie
Location2.7 Mi. E. of SR-200
RouteState Highway 20
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.60074, -82.04415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2022)
Projected traffic7,027 by 2042
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR-20 EB over Fowlers Prairie?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.