US Bridges

Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Town Ctr Pkw · Structure no. 724203

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,741
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,371 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBrightman Blvd
CrossesMill Dam Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Town Ctr Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26458, -81.52469
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,741 (2023)
Projected traffic20,371 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch carry?

About 11,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Brightman Blvd over Mill Dam Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.