US Bridges

Shindler Drive over Mile Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of Marlee Road · Structure no. 724318

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shindler Drive over Mile Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shindler Drive over Mile Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,136 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShindler Drive
CrossesMile Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Marlee Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.22564, -81.79806
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic16,136 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Shindler Drive over Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Shindler Drive over Mile Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shindler Drive over Mile Branch carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shindler Drive over Mile Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shindler Drive over Mile Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.