US Bridges

SR87 over Yellow River

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 4.2 Miles S. of I10 SR8 · Structure no. 580094

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,751 ft
63 main spans
Daily traffic
7,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR87 over Yellow River in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,099 by 2044. The structure is 4,751 ft (1,448.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR87
CrossesYellow River
Location4.2 Miles S. of I10 SR8
RouteState Highway 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56933, -86.92381
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans63
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,751 ft (1,448.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2022)
Projected traffic13,099 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yellow River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over Yellow River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR87 over Yellow River carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Yellow River?

The structure is 4,751 ft (1,448.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.