US Bridges

Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.2 Mi.E.Of Cahoon Road · Structure no. 724347

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLenox Avenue
CrossesWills Branch
Location0.2 Mi.E.Of Cahoon Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29917, -81.77889
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Lenox Avenue over Wills 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Lenox Avenue over Wills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.