US Bridges

SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.84 Miles N. of WB I10 · Structure no. 580186

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR281 Avalon Blvd
CrossesFg&a RR
Location0.84 Miles N. of WB I10
RouteState Highway 281
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56944, -87.08694
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR281 Avalon Blvd over Fg&a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.