I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek
PoorDuval County, Florida · I-295 SB Ramp to I-95 SB · Structure no. 720380
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,362
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,128 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 100,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.