US Bridges

Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of I-295 · Structure no. 724345

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,725 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPritchard Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.3 MI W of I-295
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37199, -81.76875
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2024)
Projected traffic60,725 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pritchard Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.