US Bridges

Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.9 MI E of SR 115 · Structure no. 724355

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGate Parkway (wb)
CrossesSecond Puncheon Branch
Location0.9 MI E of SR 115
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25753, -81.54239
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Gate Parkway (wb) over Second Puncheon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.