US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S. of Herlong Rd. · Structure no. 720266

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 128,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 222,948 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesWills Branch
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Herlong Rd.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28278, -81.77151
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128,500 (2023)
Projected traffic222,948 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wills Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch 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 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch carry?

About 128,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Wills Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.