US Bridges

US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-90/LTL. Pottsburg Crk. · Structure no. 720064

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-90 (SR-212)
CrossesLittle Pottsburg Creek
LocationUS-90/LTL. Pottsburg Crk.
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29806, -81.61861
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US-90 (SR-212) over Little Pottsburg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.