US Bridges

SR-228 over Duval St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · Haines St. SB / Duval St. · Structure no. 720494

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,842 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-228 over Duval St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-228 over Duval 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 3,842 ft (1,171 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-228
CrossesDuval St.
LocationHaines St. SB / Duval St.
RouteState Highway 228
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32083, -81.63406
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,842 ft (1,171 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-228 over Duval St. built?

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

What condition is SR-228 over Duval 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 March 2023.

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

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-228 over Duval St.?

The structure is 3,842 ft (1,171 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-228 over Duval St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.