US Bridges

SR-211 over Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-211 over Ortega River · Structure no. 720005

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-211 over Ortega River is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-211 over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 98 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2044. The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-211
CrossesOrtega River
LocationSR-211 over Ortega River
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28043, -81.70553
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,143 ft (348.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,808 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-211 over Ortega River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR-211 over Ortega 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-211 over Ortega River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-211 over Ortega River?

The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-211 over Ortega River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.