US Bridges

I10 SR8 over SR281

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 5.0 Miles E. of Co. Line · Structure no. 580224

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over SR281 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over SR281 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,810 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesSR281
Location5.0 Miles E. of Co. Line
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53411, -87.08725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2022)
Projected traffic79,810 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I10 SR8 over SR281 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over SR281 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over SR281 carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over SR281?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over SR281?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.