US Bridges

SR-115 NB over Ribault River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-115 over Ribault River · Structure no. 720272

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
747 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-115 NB over Ribault River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-115 NB over Ribault River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2045. The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-115 NB
CrossesRibault River
LocationSR-115 over Ribault River
RouteState Highway 115
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39572, -81.68275
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 15
Structure length747 ft (227.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2023)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-115 NB over Ribault River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-115 NB over Ribault 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-115 NB over Ribault River carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-115 NB over Ribault River?

The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-115 NB over Ribault River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.