US Bridges

CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 2.8 MI W of US 301 · Structure no. 260014

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr is a concrete culvert carrying CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesBranch of Santa Fe Rvr
Location2.8 MI W of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.83806, -82.2125
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 225 over Branch of Santa Fe Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.