US Bridges

US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive

Fair

Duval County, Florida · US-17 NB to Bay St. Ramp · Structure no. 720378

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
523 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive 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 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2045. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-5)
CrossesIndependent Drive
LocationUS-17 NB to Bay St. Ramp
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32504, -81.65764
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2023)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive built?

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

What condition is US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive 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 US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 (SR-5) over Independent Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.