US Bridges

SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Duval County, Florida · Clark Rd. over I-95 · Structure no. 720092

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9) 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5A (clark Rd.)
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
LocationClark Rd. over I-95
RouteState Highway 5A
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41409, -81.65696
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9) built?

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

What condition is SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9) 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

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

How long is SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5A (clark Rd.) over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.