US Bridges

SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. E. of US-ALT-1 · Structure no. 720288

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 122,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,670 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-202 (jtb)
CrossesPuncheon Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. of US-ALT-1
RouteState Highway 202
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25, -81.54222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,000 (2022)
Projected traffic211,670 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek carry?

About 122,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR-202 (jtb) over Puncheon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.