US Bridges

SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · Timuquana Rd./Ortega Riv. · Structure no. 720428

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,400 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2044. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-134 (timuquana)
CrossesOrtega River
LocationTimuquana Rd./Ortega Riv.
RouteState Highway 134
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2475, -81.71
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR-134 (timuquana) over Ortega River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.