FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US98 SR30

Carrying US98 SR30 over East Bay (ICWW)

West end of Tyndall A.F.B, Bay, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US98 SR30

The US98 SR30 bridge in Bay, Florida carries US98 SR30 over East Bay (ICWW). It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 837.6 meters (2748 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US98 SR30 compares

▼ 21.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Florida bridges
130
Bridges in Bay · 13 in Poor condition
US98 SR30 17.3 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.9
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
837.6 m (2748 ft)
Deck Width
20.3 m (67 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
460019

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

US98 SR30 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US98 SR30 against other structures in Bay and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US98 SR30?

US98 SR30 in Bay, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US98 SR30 inspected?

US98 SR30's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US98 SR30 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US98 SR30?

US98 SR30 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US98 SR30?

US98 SR30 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US98 SR30 and does age affect safety?

US98 SR30 was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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