US Bridges

SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-228 EB (hart Ramp) · Structure no. 720114

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
777 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2042. The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228
CrossesGator Bowl Blvd.
LocationSR-228 EB (hart Ramp)
RouteState Highway 228
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32056, -81.63239
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length777 ft (236.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd. carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd.?

The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228 over Gator Bowl Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.