US Bridges

SR87 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 8.0MI South of SR4 · Structure no. 580086

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
595 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR87 over Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR87
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location8.0MI South of SR4
RouteState Highway 87
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.78946, -87.04145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR87 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over Coldwater Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR87 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.