US Bridges

US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-17 NB / Ortega River · Structure no. 720053

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,491 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2045. The structure is 1,491 ft (454.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 NB (SR-15)
CrossesOrtega River & Rd.
LocationUS-17 NB / Ortega River
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27377, -81.71644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,491 ft (454.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd. carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd.?

The structure is 1,491 ft (454.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 NB (SR-15) over Ortega River & Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.