US Bridges

SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr.

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 NB from San Marco · Structure no. 720575

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr. 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-13 Acosta Leg B
CrossesGulf Life Dr.
LocationSR-13 NB from San Marco
RouteState Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31831, -81.66169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr. built?

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

What condition is SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr. 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr. carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr.?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 Acosta Leg B over Gulf Life Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.