US Bridges

Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 1.2 Miles East of SR 9A · Structure no. 720550

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,680 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,971 by 2042. The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDave Rawls Blvd
CrossesSt.Johns River-W.Channel
Location1.2 Miles East of SR 9A
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4125, -81.54222
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,680 ft (512.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,971 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel 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 Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel?

The structure is 1,680 ft (512.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dave Rawls Blvd over St.Johns River-W.Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.