US Bridges

SR87 over East Bay River

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.8 Miles N. of US98 · Structure no. 580177

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over East Bay River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR87 over East Bay River in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR87
CrossesEast Bay River
Location2.8 Miles N. of US98
RouteState Highway 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44077, -86.8662
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR87 over East Bay River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over East Bay River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR87 over East Bay River carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over East Bay River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over East Bay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.