SR281 Avalon Blvd.
Carrying SR281 Avalon Blvd. over East Bay
0.9mi. North of US98, Santa Rosa, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR281 Avalon Blvd.
The SR281 Avalon Blvd. bridge in Santa Rosa, Florida carries SR281 Avalon Blvd. over East Bay. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 131 sections, stretching 5615.9 meters (18426 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,500 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR281 Avalon Blvd. 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
- 1999
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 131
- Structure Length
- 5615.9 m (18426 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 580174
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.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 SR281 Avalon Blvd. 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 SR281 Avalon Blvd. against other structures in Santa Rosa 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 SR281 Avalon Blvd.?
SR281 Avalon Blvd. in Santa Rosa, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR281 Avalon Blvd. inspected?
SR281 Avalon Blvd.'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 6,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR281 Avalon Blvd. 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 SR281 Avalon Blvd.?
SR281 Avalon Blvd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR281 Avalon Blvd.?
SR281 Avalon Blvd. is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is SR281 Avalon Blvd. and does age affect safety?
SR281 Avalon Blvd. was built in 1999, making it 27 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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