US Bridges

SR-121 over Santa Fe River

Good

Alachua County, Florida · 0.3 Miles N. of CR-239 · Structure no. 260111

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-121 over Santa Fe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-121 over Santa Fe River in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,461 by 2045. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-121
CrossesSanta Fe River
Location0.3 Miles N. of CR-239
RouteState Highway 121
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.92179, -82.42636
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,461 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-121 over Santa Fe River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-121 over Santa Fe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-121 over Santa Fe River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-121 over Santa Fe River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-121 over Santa Fe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.