US Bridges

New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.9 MI W of Dunn Creek RD · Structure no. 724126

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek is a concrete slab carrying New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Berlin Road
CrossesDunn Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Dunn Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47083, -81.60168
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Berlin Road over Dunn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Berlin Road over Dunn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.