US Bridges

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

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-295 NB (9A)/TERRAPIN CR · Structure no. 720476

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) NB over Terrapin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 (SR-9A) NB over Terrapin Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 34,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,424 by 2045. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A) NB
CrossesTerrapin Creek
LocationI-295 NB (9A)/TERRAPIN CR
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42881, -81.57438
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,250 (2023)
Projected traffic59,424 by 2045
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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) NB over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.