US Bridges

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-295 / Trout River · Structure no. 720370

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,105 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,550 by 2045. The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 SB (SR-9A)
CrossesTrout River
LocationI-295 / Trout River
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42161, -81.73516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,105 ft (336.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,550 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River?

The structure is 1,105 ft (336.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Trout River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.