US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.84 Mi. S. of Baymeadows · Structure no. 720497

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 59 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 91,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,125 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.84 Mi. S. of Baymeadows
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21028, -81.56417
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,000 (2023)
Projected traffic125,125 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 91,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.