US Bridges

Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 724373

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1992, 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesChaffee Road
CrossesMcgirts Creek
Location0.5 MI South of I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30082, -81.84854
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek built?

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

What condition is Chaffee Road over Mcgirts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Chaffee Road over Mcgirts Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.