SR-243 over Low Flood Area
GoodDuval County, Florida · SR-243/LOW Flood Area · Structure no. 720811
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-243 over Low Flood Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-243 over Low Flood Area in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-243 over Low Flood Area built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-243 over Low Flood Area 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR-243 over Low Flood Area carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR-243 over Low Flood Area?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SR-243 over Low Flood Area?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.