US Bridges

US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-17 over Trout River · Structure no. 720011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,458 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,066 by 2042. The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-5)
CrossesTrout River
LocationUS-17 over Trout River
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3942, -81.64777
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,458 ft (444.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2022)
Projected traffic27,066 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 (SR-5) over Trout 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River?

The structure is 1,458 ft (444.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 (SR-5) over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.