US Bridges

Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1 MI North of Faye RD · Structure no. 724388

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
455 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2046. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlta/Yellow Bluff
CrossesRushing Branch
Location1 MI North of Faye RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4525, -81.57894
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Alta/Yellow Bluff over Rushing Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.