US Bridges

SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek

Poor

Duval County, Florida · SR-105 over Browns Creek · Structure no. 720059

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
760 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,268 by 2045. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesSR-105 (heckscher)
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationSR-105 over Browns Creek
RouteState Highway 105
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4175, -81.53111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadH 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic15,268 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR-105 (heckscher) over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.