US Bridges

SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 / Goodbys Lake · Structure no. 720027

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
355 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,206 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-13 SB
CrossesGoodbys Lake
LocationSR-13 / Goodbys Lake
RouteState Highway 13
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21637, -81.61746
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2022)
Projected traffic41,206 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$150,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 SB over Goodbys Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.