US Bridges

CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8)

Fair

Suwannee County, Florida · 4.3 Mi. West of US-129 · Structure no. 370026

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8) in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-249
CrossesI-10 (SR-8)
Location4.3 Mi. West of US-129
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountySuwannee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35167, -83.02683
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8) carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8)?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR-249 over I-10 (SR-8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.