US Bridges

SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek

Poor

Duval County, Florida · 2 Mi. W. of I-295 · Structure no. 720440

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,208 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-134 (103rd St.)
CrossesOrtega Creek
Location2 Mi. W. of I-295
RouteState Highway 134
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24765, -81.79672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2022)
Projected traffic77,208 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns SR-134 (103rd St.) over Ortega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.