US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · I-295 (SR9A)/TERRAPIN Crk · Structure no. 720475

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 34,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,424 by 2045. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A) SB
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationI-295 (SR9A)/TERRAPIN Crk
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42889, -81.57472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,250 (2023)
Projected traffic59,424 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 34,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.