US Bridges

Firestone Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A)

Good

Duval County, Florida · Firestone Rd. over I-295 · Structure no. 720262

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Firestone Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972, 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2045. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFirestone Rd.
CrossesI-295 (SR-9A)
LocationFirestone Rd. over I-295
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25819, -81.76323
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 Firestone Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) built?

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

What condition is Firestone Rd. 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 June 2024.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.