US Bridges

CR273 over I10 SR8

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 2.5MI. East of SR77 · Structure no. 610068

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR273 over I10 SR8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR273 over I10 SR8 in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2044. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR273
CrossesI10 SR8
Location2.5MI. East of SR77
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74641, -85.50991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR273 over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR273 over I10 SR8 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR273 over I10 SR8 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR273 over I10 SR8?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR273 over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.