US Bridges

I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-295 NB Ramp to SR-228 · Structure no. 720404

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,702 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB to SR-228
CrossesWillis Creek
LocationI-295 NB Ramp to SR-228
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29669, -81.77019
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,702 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-295 NB to SR-228 over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.