US Bridges

Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A)

Good

Duval County, Florida · 13.4 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 720391

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A) 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,318 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBiscayne Blvd.
CrossesI-295 (SR-9A)
Location13.4 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45988, -81.66946
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A) built?

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

What condition is Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A) carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Biscayne Blvd. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.