US Bridges

US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-228WB/UNIVERSITY Blvd. · Structure no. 720111

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109 in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,387 by 2045. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesUS-ALT-1(SR228 Wb)
CrossesUniversity Blvd. (SR-109
LocationSR-228WB/UNIVERSITY Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 0A1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29706, -81.60161
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2023)
Projected traffic20,387 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$502,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109 carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-ALT-1(SR228 Wb) over University Blvd. (SR-109?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.