US Bridges

Paradise Way over Paradise Canal

Good

Duval County, Florida · 0.1M N of Jacksonville DR · Structure no. 724410

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Way over Paradise Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise Way over Paradise Canal in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParadise Way
CrossesParadise Canal
Location0.1M N of Jacksonville DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26074, -81.39139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Paradise Way over Paradise Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Way over Paradise 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Way over Paradise Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Paradise Way over Paradise Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Way over Paradise Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.