US Bridges

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave.

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. N. of I-10 · Structure no. 720413

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 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 39,644 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,782 by 2045. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB (SR-9A)
CrossesCommonwealth Ave.
Location1.6 Mi. N. of I-10
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33556, -81.76111
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,644 (2023)
Projected traffic68,782 by 2045
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave. carry?

About 39,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave.?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Commonwealth Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.