US Bridges

SR-115 over Trout River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-115 over Trout River · Structure no. 720033

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
742 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-115 over Trout River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-115 over Trout River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2045. The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-115
CrossesTrout River
LocationSR-115 over Trout River
RouteState Highway 115
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41779, -81.69678
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadH 20
Structure length742 ft (226.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2023)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-115 over Trout River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-115 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-115 over Trout River carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-115 over Trout River?

The structure is 742 ft (226.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-115 over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.