US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 1.0 Mile West of CR279 · Structure no. 610047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,000 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesChoctawhatchee River
Location1.0 Mile West of CR279
RouteInterstate 10
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75581, -85.82958
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,000 ft (609.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River built?

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

What condition is I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River?

The structure is 2,000 ft (609.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Choctawhatchee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.