US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. N. of US-1 · Structure no. 720350

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 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 104,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,440 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesPottsburg Swamp Branch
Location0.8 Mi. N. of US-1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19635, -81.5563
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,000 (2022)
Projected traffic180,440 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch carry?

About 104,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Pottsburg Swamp Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.