US Bridges

US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot

Good

Duval County, Florida · US-17 NB to Water St. Rmp · Structure no. 720377

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-17 NB (SR-5)
CrossesParking Lot
LocationUS-17 NB to Water St. Rmp
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32471, -81.65791
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 NB (SR-5) over Parking Lot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.