US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-95 over 5th St. · Structure no. 720173

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 132,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 229,888 by 2045. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
Crosses5th St.
LocationI-95 over 5th St.
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34302, -81.66808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,500 (2023)
Projected traffic229,888 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St. carry?

About 132,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St.?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over 5th St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.