US Bridges

SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · SR-105 over Simpson Creek · Structure no. 720856

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,675 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSR-105/SR-A1A
CrossesSimpson Creek
LocationSR-105 over Simpson Creek
RouteState Highway 0A1A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46327, -81.43149
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,675 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR-105/SR-A1A over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.