US Bridges

US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings

Good

Duval County, Florida · US-1 SB over Kings Rd. · Structure no. 720090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,220 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 SB (SR-15)
CrossesUS-23 (SR-139) New Kings
LocationUS-1 SB over Kings Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35709, -81.71049
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2022)
Projected traffic35,220 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$204,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 SB (SR-15) over US-23 (SR-139) New Kings?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.