US Bridges

Garden Street over Trout River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 3.2 MI W of US 1 · Structure no. 720421

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Street over Trout River is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Street over Trout River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,155 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGarden Street
CrossesTrout River
Location3.2 MI W of US 1
RouteCity Street 117
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40806, -81.79583
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic8,155 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Garden Street over Trout River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Street over Trout 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Garden Street over Trout River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden Street over Trout River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Garden Street over Trout River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.