US Bridges

Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 MI NW of SR 152 · Structure no. 724338

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
901
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanchez Road
CrossesGoodbys Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of SR 152
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.22139, -81.60889
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2023)
Projected traffic1,563 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sanchez Road over Goodbys Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.