US Bridges

US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-1 over Ribault River · Structure no. 720016

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,989 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1 SB (SR-15)
CrossesRibault River
LocationUS-1 over Ribault River
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.375, -81.72667
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2023)
Projected traffic29,989 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 SB (SR-15) over Ribault River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.