US Bridges

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River

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Duval County, Florida · I-295 NB (collector Rd.) · Structure no. 720752

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,182 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 NB (SR-9A)
CrossesOrtega River
LocationI-295 NB (collector Rd.)
RouteInterstate 295
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19483, -81.73394
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,182 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 NB (SR-9A) over Ortega River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.