US Bridges

Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A)

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. N. of Merrill Rd. · Structure no. 720532

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,094 by 2045. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Caroline Rd.
CrossesI-295 (SR-9A)
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Merrill Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.36207, -81.5533
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,094 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A) carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Caroline Rd. over I-295 (SR-9A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.