US Bridges

SR-228 over Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 3.4 Mi. W.Of Fouraker Rd. · Structure no. 720047

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 over Ortega River is a concrete culvert carrying SR-228 over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,107 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228
CrossesOrtega River
Location3.4 Mi. W.Of Fouraker Rd.
RouteState Highway 228
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27417, -81.83389
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic28,107 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-228 over Ortega River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR-228 over Ortega 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-228 over Ortega River carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 over Ortega River?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-228 over Ortega River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.