US Bridges

US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · Ml King Jr Pkwy / Blvd ST · Structure no. 720034

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,220 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 79 ft wide.

CarriesUS-1 (SR-15)
CrossesBoulevard St.
LocationMl King Jr Pkwy / Blvd ST
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35628, -81.66128
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2022)
Projected traffic90,220 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$360,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St. carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-15) over Boulevard St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.