US Bridges

CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.9 Mi. West of SR87 · Structure no. 580078

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR89 Ward Basin RD
CrossesI10 SR8
Location2.9 Mi. West of SR87
RouteCounty Highway 89
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.59369, -87.00053
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8 carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR89 Ward Basin RD over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.