US Bridges

SR-10A over Palmetto St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-10A over Palmetto St. · Structure no. 720079

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-10A over Palmetto St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-10A over Palmetto St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,883 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-10A
CrossesPalmetto St.
LocationSR-10A over Palmetto St.
RouteState Highway 10A
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32908, -81.64579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2022)
Projected traffic85,883 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-10A over Palmetto St. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-10A over Palmetto St. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR-10A over Palmetto St. carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-10A over Palmetto St.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR-10A over Palmetto St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.