US98 SR30 SR298
Carrying US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay
Alabama-Florida Line, Escambia, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US98 SR30 SR298
The US98 SR30 SR298 bridge in Escambia, Florida carries US98 SR30 SR298 over Perdido Bay. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 29 sections, stretching 673.9 meters (2211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,515 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 57.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US98 SR30 SR298 compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1981
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 29
- Structure Length
- 673.9 m (2211 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,515 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 480140
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US98 SR30 SR298 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US98 SR30 SR298 against other structures in Escambia 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 SR298?
US98 SR30 SR298 in Escambia, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US98 SR30 SR298 inspected?
US98 SR30 SR298'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 14,515 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US98 SR30 SR298 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US98 SR30 SR298?
US98 SR30 SR298 has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US98 SR30 SR298?
US98 SR30 SR298 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US98 SR30 SR298 and does age affect safety?
US98 SR30 SR298 was built in 1981, making it 45 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.
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