US Bridges

I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River

Poor

Duval County, Florida · I-95 NB / Nassau River · Structure no. 720336

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
624 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
45,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,075 by 2044. The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 NB (SR-9)
CrossesNassau River
LocationI-95 NB / Nassau River
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.57583, -81.64578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length624 ft (190.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,000 (2022)
Projected traffic78,075 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$425,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River carry?

About 45,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River?

The structure is 624 ft (190.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 NB (SR-9) over Nassau River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.