US Bridges

Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Memorial Pk RD · Structure no. 720360

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 56 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Middleburg RD
CrossesWills Branch
Location0.1MI S of Memorial Pk RD
RouteCity Street 213
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29111, -81.76528
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch 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 Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Old Middleburg RD over Wills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.