US Bridges

Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.7 MI West of US 1 · Structure no. 724206

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSoutel Drive
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.7 MI West of US 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37955, -81.74201
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2024)
Projected traffic55,520 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Soutel Drive over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.