US Bridges

CR 209 over Tributary #3

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Florida · 0.9 MI South of CR 214 · Structure no. 714053

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 209 over Tributary #3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 209 over Tributary #3 in Clay County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 209
CrossesTributary #3
Location0.9 MI South of CR 214
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyClay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.84167, -81.61833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 209 over Tributary #3 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 209 over Tributary #3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 209 over Tributary #3 carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 209 over Tributary #3?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 209 over Tributary #3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.