US Bridges

SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 1 Mi. S. of SR-18 · Structure no. 260025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-231 & 235
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location1 Mi. S. of SR-18
RouteState Highway 231
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.8786, -82.33619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-231 & 235 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.