US Bridges

CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal

Fair

Alachua County, Florida · 0.9 MI NE of US 301 · Structure no. 262501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal in Alachua County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1471
CrossesSanta Fe Canal
Location0.9 MI NE of US 301
RouteCounty Highway 1471
CountyAlachua County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.77056, -82.13028
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 1471 over Santa Fe Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1471 over Santa Fe Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.