US Bridges

I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-295 over St.Johns River · Structure no. 720249

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
16,300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,450 by 2045. The structure is 16,300 ft (4,968.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB (buckman)
CrossesSt. Johns River
LocationI-295 over St.Johns River
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18965, -81.66349
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+212 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length16,300 ft (4,968.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2023)
Projected traffic112,450 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$839,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River?

The structure is 16,300 ft (4,968.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB (buckman) over St. Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.