US Bridges

US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · US-17/ Inconstantion Crk. · Structure no. 720687

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek is a concrete slab carrying US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-17 (SR-5)
CrossesInconstantion Creek
LocationUS-17/ Inconstantion Crk.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55506, -81.62067
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 (SR-5) over Inconstantion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.