US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. N. of Biscayne · Structure no. 720384

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,113 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesPicket Branch
Location0.2 Mi. N. of Biscayne
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45994, -81.66597
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2023)
Projected traffic117,113 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch built?

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

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Picket Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.