US Bridges

Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1.3 MI N of Beach Blvd · Structure no. 724408

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,382 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKernan Blvd
CrossesSandalwood Canal
Location1.3 MI N of Beach Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30667, -81.48833
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2023)
Projected traffic22,382 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Kernan Blvd over Sandalwood Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.