US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway

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Duval County, Florida · I-295 SR-9A/GATE Parkway · Structure no. 720605

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 28 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 68,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,848 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 184 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesGate Parkway
LocationI-295 SR-9A/GATE Parkway
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.23611, -81.51444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,500 (2022)
Projected traffic118,848 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway carry?

About 68,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Gate Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.