US Bridges

SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. E. of I-95 · Structure no. 720355

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,665 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR-109(UNIVERSITY)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. E. of I-95
RouteState Highway 109
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27436, -81.60647
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic67,665 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-109(UNIVERSITY) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.