US Bridges

SR-211 over Fishweir Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-211 over Fishweir Crk. · Structure no. 720006

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-211 over Fishweir Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-211 over Fishweir Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 101 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-211
CrossesFishweir Creek
LocationSR-211 over Fishweir Crk.
RouteState Highway 211
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29, -81.71333
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-211 over Fishweir Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR-211 over Fishweir Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-211 over Fishweir Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-211 over Fishweir Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR-211 over Fishweir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.