US Bridges

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd.

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. W. of SR-113 · Structure no. 720533

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd. 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 41,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,436 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 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 SB (SR-9A)
CrossesMerrill Rd.
Location0.1 Mi. W. of SR-113
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.35237, -81.55504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,750 (2023)
Projected traffic72,436 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd. built?

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

What condition is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd. 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 August 2024.

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

About 41,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd.?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 SB (SR-9A) over Merrill Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.