US Bridges

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

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-1 (SR-15) / Pearl St. · Structure no. 720035

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-15) over Pearl St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-15) over Pearl St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,293 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-1 (SR-15)
CrossesPearl St.
LocationUS-1 (SR-15) / Pearl St.
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35631, -81.65849
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2023)
Projected traffic96,293 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US-1 (SR-15) over Pearl 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 December 2024.

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

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.