US Bridges

I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 1.0MI E of Choctaw. River · Structure no. 610045

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesCR279 Pate Pond Road
Location1.0MI E of Choctaw. River
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75804, -85.81269
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2022)
Projected traffic17,003 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 CR279 Pate Pond Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road 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 I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over CR279 Pate Pond Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.