US Bridges

Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 MI E of Lem Turner R · Structure no. 724361

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroward Road
CrossesBlockhouse Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Lem Turner R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42161, -81.68914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2024)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2046
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 Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broward Road over Blockhouse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Broward Road over Blockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.