US Bridges

I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 Mile S. of Saints Rd. · Structure no. 720735

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 173,500 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Mile S. of Saints Rd.
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29444, -81.52194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,000 (2023)
Projected traffic173,500 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 100,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.