US Bridges

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. S. of 103rd St. · Structure no. 720345

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,123 by 2045. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB (SR-9A)
CrossesWheat Rd.
Location0.5 Mi. S. of 103rd St.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24038, -81.76267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2023)
Projected traffic58,123 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd. carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Wheat Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.