US Bridges

Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of Blanding Blvd · Structure no. 724310

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River is a concrete culvert carrying Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,665 by 2047. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYoungerman Circle
CrossesTributary Ortega River
Location0.4 MI W of Blanding Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19661, -81.74542
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2025)
Projected traffic12,665 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Youngerman Circle over Tributary 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 Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Youngerman Circle over Tributary Ortega River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.