US Bridges

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd.

Good

Duval County, Florida · I-295 Nb/St. J. Bluff Rd. · Structure no. 720564

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 45,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,509 by 2045. The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB (SR-9A)
CrossesSt. Johns Bluff Rd.
LocationI-295 Nb/St. J. Bluff Rd.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3166, -81.52469
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,250 (2023)
Projected traffic78,509 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd. carry?

About 45,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd.?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB (SR-9A) over St. Johns Bluff Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.