US Bridges

SR-13 over New Rose Creek

Poor

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 over New Rose Creek · Structure no. 720029

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 over New Rose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-13 over New Rose Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,375 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-13
CrossesNew Rose Creek
LocationSR-13 over New Rose Creek
RouteState Highway 13
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26207, -81.64602
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2022)
Projected traffic43,375 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-13 over New Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-13 over New Rose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-13 over New Rose Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 over New Rose Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 over New Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.