US Bridges

SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St.

Good

Duval County, Florida · Blanding Blvd. / Hamilton · Structure no. 720119

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,448 by 2045. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-21 (blanding)
CrossesHamilton St.
LocationBlanding Blvd. / Hamilton
RouteState Highway 21
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29454, -81.72197
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic49,448 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St. carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St.?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR-21 (blanding) over Hamilton St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.