US Bridges

Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.19MI W of Rampart RD · Structure no. 724401

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,930 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArgyle Frst Blv WB
CrossesOrtega River
Location0.19MI W of Rampart RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19653, -81.76822
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2024)
Projected traffic65,930 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Argyle Frst Blv WB over Ortega River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.