US Bridges

New Berlin Road over Caney Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of Yellow Bluff · Structure no. 724329

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Berlin Road over Caney Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying New Berlin Road over Caney Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 59 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Berlin Road
CrossesCaney Branch
Location0.2 MI W of Yellow Bluff
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46233, -81.581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 New Berlin Road over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is New Berlin Road over Caney 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does New Berlin Road over Caney Branch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Berlin Road over Caney Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Berlin Road over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.