US Bridges

Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek

FairPosted for load

Duval County, Florida · 0.2MI SW Old Kings RD S · Structure no. 724264

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,351
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,344 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPlaza Gate Lane
CrossesTrib. to Goodbys Creek
Location0.2MI SW Old Kings RD S
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.23083, -81.605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,351 (2023)
Projected traffic2,344 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek carry?

About 1,351 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Plaza Gate Lane over Trib. to Goodbys Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.