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I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · I-295 SB to I-95 SB · Structure no. 720736

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,832 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 (SR-9A) SB
CrossesSweetwater Creek
LocationI-295 SB to I-95 SB
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16596, -81.55727
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 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 traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,832 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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) SB over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 (SR-9A) SB over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.