US Bridges

Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 300 Ft S of 44th Street · Structure no. 724353

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2047. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBuffalo Ave
CrossesLongbranch Creek
Location300 Ft S of 44th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37164, -81.63953
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2025)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2047
Trucks2%
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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Ave over Longbranch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.