US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv.

Good

Duval County, Florida · I-95/SMARCO/PALM/ST J Riv · Structure no. 720627

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,140 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
170,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 22 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 170,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 294,950 by 2044. The structure is 2,140 ft (652.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)NB & SB
CrossesSan Marco/Palm/St J Riv.
LocationI-95/SMARCO/PALM/ST J Riv
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31396, -81.66283
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,140 ft (652.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,000 (2022)
Projected traffic294,950 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv. 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv. carry?

About 170,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv.?

The structure is 2,140 ft (652.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (SR-9)NB & SB over San Marco/Palm/St J Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.