US Bridges

Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mile South of SR 10 · Structure no. 724288

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,501
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 10,501 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,219 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArlington RD South
CrossesSilversmith Creek
Location0.3 Mile South of SR 10
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30975, -81.57875
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,501 (2024)
Projected traffic18,219 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek carry?

About 10,501 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD South over Silversmith Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.