US Bridges

Collins Road over Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.65MI E of Blanding Blvd · Structure no. 724308

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Road over Ortega River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Collins Road over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,669 by 2047. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins Road
CrossesOrtega River
Location0.65MI E of Blanding Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.20133, -81.73058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2025)
Projected traffic29,669 by 2047
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Road over Ortega River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Collins Road over Ortega River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Collins Road over Ortega River carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Collins Road over Ortega River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Road over Ortega River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.