SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch
GoodDuval County, Florida · Jia S Access Rd/Pickett B · Structure no. 720691
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2003, 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch 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 SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns SR-243 (j.I.A.) over Pickett Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.