US Bridges

Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Lane Avenue · Structure no. 724011

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,053 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLenox Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Lane Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.299, -81.75528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,053 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lenox Avenue over Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Lenox Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.