US Bridges

US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 200 Ft. N. of Park St. · Structure no. 720117

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,062 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-15)
CrossesFishweir Creek
Location200 Ft. N. of Park St.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29321, -81.72004
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2022)
Projected traffic65,062 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US-17 (SR-15) over Fishweir Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.