US Bridges

CR 89 over Pelican Bayou

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.75MI North of I-10W · Structure no. 580030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 over Pelican Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR 89 over Pelican Bayou in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 89
CrossesPelican Bayou
Location0.75MI North of I-10W
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60211, -87.00761
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 89 over Pelican Bayou built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 over Pelican Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 89 over Pelican Bayou carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 over Pelican Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 89 over Pelican Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.