Lighthouse Road over East River
GoodWakulla County, Florida · Lighthouse Road · Structure no. 000041640-00091
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Lighthouse Road over East River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lighthouse Road over East River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lighthouse Road over East River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lighthouse Road over East 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lighthouse Road over East River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lighthouse Road over East River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lighthouse Road over East River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.