US Bridges

Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A)

Good

Duval County, Florida · 5 Mi. S. of SR-228 · Structure no. 720251

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A) in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970, 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMorse Ave.
CrossesI-295 (SR-9A)
Location5 Mi. S. of SR-228
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.22611, -81.76278
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A) built?

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

What condition is Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A) carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Morse Ave. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.