US Bridges

SR87 over Wright Basin

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.3 Mile N. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 580093

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Wright Basin is a concrete culvert carrying SR87 over Wright Basin in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,016 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR87
CrossesWright Basin
Location0.3 Mile N. of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 87
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62647, -87.04317
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2022)
Projected traffic30,016 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wright Basin built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over Wright Basin 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 SR87 over Wright Basin carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Wright Basin?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SR87 over Wright Basin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.