US Bridges

SR 281 over Redfish Point Road

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.7MI. North of U.S. 98 · Structure no. 580173

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 281 over Redfish Point Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 281 over Redfish Point Road in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2034. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 281
CrossesRedfish Point Road
Location0.7MI. North of U.S. 98
RouteState Highway 281
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39716, -87.07327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2012)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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 SR 281 over Redfish Point Road built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 over Redfish Point Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over Redfish Point Road carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Redfish Point Road?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Redfish Point Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.