US Bridges

SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr.

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-13 SB / Gulf Life Dr. · Structure no. 720576

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
774 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Acosta S. Leg H 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2045. The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Acosta S. Leg H
CrossesGulf Life Dr.
LocationSR-13 SB / Gulf Life Dr.
RouteState Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31845, -81.66219
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length774 ft (235.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2023)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr. built?

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

What condition is SB Acosta S. Leg H 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr. carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr.?

The structure is 774 ft (235.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SB Acosta S. Leg H over Gulf Life Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.