US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. N. of US-90 · Structure no. 720418

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1975, 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 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 95,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 164,825 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesCedar River
Location0.5 Mi. N. of US-90
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32917, -81.765
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic95,000 (2023)
Projected traffic164,825 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar River built?

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

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River carry?

About 95,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Cedar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.