US Bridges

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

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-90/BIG Pottsburg Creek · Structure no. 720066

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
55,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-90 (SR-212) over Big Pottsburg Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-90 (SR-212) over Big Pottsburg Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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 55,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,293 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-90 (SR-212)
CrossesBig Pottsburg Creek
LocationUS-90/BIG Pottsburg Creek
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2875, -81.57028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,500 (2023)
Projected traffic96,293 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Big Pottsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US-90 (SR-212) over Big 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 July 2024.

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

About 55,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.