US Bridges

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd.

Good

Duval County, Florida · I-295 (SR-9A)/ Melvin Rd. · Structure no. 720213

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,260 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB (SR-9A)
CrossesMelvin Rd.
LocationI-295 (SR-9A)/ Melvin Rd.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25556, -81.76284
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2023)
Projected traffic107,260 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd. 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 I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd. carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd.?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Melvin Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.