US Bridges

Capper Road over West Branch

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 1 MI West of SR 115 · Structure no. 724115

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capper Road over West Branch is a concrete slab carrying Capper Road over West Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2047. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCapper Road
CrossesWest Branch
Location1 MI West of SR 115
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42756, -81.71019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2025)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Capper Road over West Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capper Road over West Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Capper Road over West Branch carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Capper Road over West Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Capper Road over West Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.