FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sunshine Hill Rd

Carrying Sunshine Hill Rd over Unnamed Branch

1.1 Mi SW of SR 97, Escambia, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sunshine Hill Rd

The Sunshine Hill Rd bridge in Escambia, Florida carries Sunshine Hill Rd over Unnamed Branch. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.9 metric tons.

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

How Sunshine Hill Rd compares

▲ 9.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Florida bridges
250
Bridges in Escambia · 7 in Poor condition
Sunshine Hill Rd 47.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
11.5 m (38 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
484246

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Sunshine Hill Rd 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 Sunshine Hill Rd 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 Sunshine Hill Rd?

Sunshine Hill Rd in Escambia, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sunshine Hill Rd inspected?

Sunshine Hill Rd'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sunshine Hill Rd 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 Sunshine Hill Rd?

Sunshine Hill Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sunshine Hill Rd?

Sunshine Hill Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Sunshine Hill Rd and does age affect safety?

Sunshine Hill Rd was built in 2013, making it 13 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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