US Bridges

CR 217 over Long Branch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Florida · 2.6 MI North of CR 218 · Structure no. 710031

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 217 over Long Branch in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 217
CrossesLong Branch
Location2.6 MI North of CR 218
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.17944, -81.99167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating13 US tons
Inventory rating8.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2024)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 217 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 217 over Long Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 217 over Long Branch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 217 over Long Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.