US Bridges

US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 12.7 Mi. N. of Perry · Structure no. 380031

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
255 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River is a concrete slab carrying US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,292 by 2045. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 SB (SR-20)
CrossesEconfina River
Location12.7 Mi. N. of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25097, -83.70083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,292 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SB (SR-20) over Econfina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.