US Bridges

CR 250 over Suwannee River

Good

Suwannee County, Florida · 1.9 Miles East of CR 53 · Structure no. 374021

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
755 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over Suwannee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250 over Suwannee River in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,123 by 2042. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 250
CrossesSuwannee River
Location1.9 Miles East of CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 250
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24456, -83.24992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,123 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 over Suwannee River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 over Suwannee 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 CR 250 over Suwannee River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 over Suwannee River?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 over Suwannee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.