US Bridges

SR-228 over Catherine St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · SR-228/CATHERINE St. · Structure no. 720489

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
516 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 over Catherine St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228 over Catherine St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2046. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228
CrossesCatherine St.
LocationSR-228/CATHERINE St.
RouteState Highway 228
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32632, -81.64938
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-228 over Catherine St. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-228 over Catherine St. 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-228 over Catherine St. carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 over Catherine St.?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228 over Catherine St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.