US Bridges

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S. of SR-21 · Structure no. 720247

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River is a concrete slab carrying I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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 36,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,761 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB (SR-9A)
CrossesOrtega River
Location0.1 Mi. S. of SR-21
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19454, -81.73411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,750 (2022)
Projected traffic63,761 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River carry?

About 36,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Ortega River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.