US Bridges

Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 1.9 MI North of SR 104 · Structure no. 724190

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2046. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBiscayne Blvd
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.9 MI North of SR 104
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4465, -81.67106
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Biscayne Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Biscayne Blvd over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.