US Bridges

SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 / Goodbys Lake · Structure no. 720271

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
355 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 58 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,206 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-13 NB
CrossesGoodbys Lake
LocationSR-13 / Goodbys Lake
RouteState Highway 13
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2163, -81.61736
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2022)
Projected traffic41,206 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 NB over Goodbys Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.