US Bridges

San Pablo Road over South Open Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.9 MI N of Jtb Blvd. · Structure no. 724390

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Pablo Road over South Open Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying San Pablo Road over South Open Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Pablo Road
CrossesSouth Open Creek
Location0.9 MI N of Jtb Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26936, -81.44033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2024)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Pablo Road over South Open Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Pablo Road over South Open 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does San Pablo Road over South Open Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Pablo Road over South Open Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns San Pablo Road over South Open Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.