US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave.

Good

Duval County, Florida · I-10 / Nelson Ave. · Structure no. 720312

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 129,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 224,682 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 (SR-8)
CrossesNelson Ave.
LocationI-10 / Nelson Ave.
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32083, -81.71389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,500 (2022)
Projected traffic224,682 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave. carry?

About 129,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave.?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns I-10 (SR-8) over Nelson Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.