FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR296 Michigan Ave

Carrying SR296 Michigan Ave over Turners Creek

0.1 mi E of US90 SR10A, Escambia, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR296 Michigan Ave

The SR296 Michigan Ave bridge in Escambia, Florida carries SR296 Michigan Ave over Turners Creek. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 27,500 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 SR296 Michigan Ave compares

▲ 18.3
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Florida bridges
250
Bridges in Escambia · 7 in Poor condition
SR296 Michigan Ave 57.2 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
7.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
27,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
480169

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR296 Michigan Ave 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 SR296 Michigan Ave 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 SR296 Michigan Ave?

SR296 Michigan Ave in Escambia, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR296 Michigan Ave inspected?

SR296 Michigan Ave'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 27,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR296 Michigan Ave is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR296 Michigan Ave?

SR296 Michigan Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR296 Michigan Ave?

SR296 Michigan Ave is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR296 Michigan Ave and does age affect safety?

SR296 Michigan Ave was built in 1977, making it 49 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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