US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-95 over Myrtle Ave. · Structure no. 720163

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,430 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp is a steel arch - thru carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 150,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 261,118 by 2045. The structure is 1,430 ft (436 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesMyrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp
LocationI-95 over Myrtle Ave.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32899, -81.67665
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,430 ft (436 m)
Longest span385 ft (117.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,500 (2023)
Projected traffic261,118 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp carry?

About 150,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp?

The structure is 1,430 ft (436 m) long with a longest span of 385 ft (117.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Myrtle AVE/I-95/I-10 Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.