US Bridges

SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR

Good

Duval County, Florida · Emerson Leg/Art Museum DR · Structure no. 720116

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2045. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-228A WB
CrossesHighland & Art Museum DR
LocationEmerson Leg/Art Museum DR
RouteState Highway 228A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29996, -81.61292
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,820 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR built?

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

What condition is SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228A WB over Highland & Art Museum DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.