US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.4 Mi. S. of Old St.Aug. · Structure no. 720240

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 158,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 247,998 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesLosco Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. of Old St.Aug.
RouteInterstate 295
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16778, -81.57806
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,500 (2023)
Projected traffic247,998 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek carry?

About 158,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Losco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.