US Bridges

SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-228A/ Little Pottsburg · Structure no. 720280

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
564 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228 in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967, 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228A EB
CrossesL. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228
LocationSR-228A/ Little Pottsburg
RouteState Highway 228A
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30166, -81.61207
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228 built?

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

What condition is SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228A EB over L. Pottsburg CRK.&SR-228?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.