US Bridges

Howell Drive over Ribault River

Good

Duval County, Florida · 200FT N of Ribault Scenic · Structure no. 724420

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,641
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howell Drive over Ribault River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howell Drive over Ribault River in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8,641 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,992 by 2042. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHowell Drive
CrossesRibault River
Location200FT N of Ribault Scenic
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39361, -81.71333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,641 (2024)
Projected traffic14,992 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Howell Drive over Ribault River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howell Drive over Ribault 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Howell Drive over Ribault River carry?

About 8,641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Howell Drive over Ribault River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Howell Drive over Ribault River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.