US Bridges

Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd)

Good

Duval County, Florida · 2.6 MI N of SR 202 · Structure no. 720771

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd) in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,123 by 2042. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 117 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKernan Blvd
CrossesSR 212 (beach Blvd)
Location2.6 MI N of SR 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28739, -81.48861
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2023)
Projected traffic58,123 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd) 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 Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd) carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd)?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Kernan Blvd over SR 212 (beach Blvd)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.