US Bridges

SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A

Fair

Duval County, Florida · University Blvd. / SR-10A · Structure no. 720075

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,845 by 2024. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-109(UNIVERSITY)
CrossesSR-10A
LocationUniversity Blvd. / SR-10A
RouteState Highway 109
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32738, -81.60444
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,845 by 2024
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A 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 SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over SR-10A?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.