US98B SR30
Carrying US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street
US98B Chase St. / SR 291, Escambia, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US98B SR30
The US98B SR30 bridge in Escambia, Florida carries US98B SR30 over SR291 Alcaniz Street. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 10,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US98B SR30 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
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 480159
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US98B SR30 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 US98B SR30 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 US98B SR30?
US98B SR30 in Escambia, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US98B SR30 inspected?
US98B 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 10,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US98B SR30 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US98B SR30?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US98B SR30.
Who is responsible for maintaining US98B SR30?
Ownership is not specified for US98B SR30 in the NBI.
How old is US98B SR30 and does age affect safety?
US98B SR30 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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