US Bridges

SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.4 Mi. E. of Kernan Rd. · Structure no. 720449

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,172 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-202 WB (jtb)
CrossesRyals Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. E. of Kernan Rd.
RouteState Highway 202
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25129, -81.49171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,500 (2022)
Projected traffic110,172 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp carry?

About 63,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR-202 WB (jtb) over Ryals Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.