US Bridges

West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd

Good

Duval County, Florida · 1.1MI S/O Hecksher Drive · Structure no. 724436

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
972 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWest Wharf Connect
CrossesDave Rawls Blvd
Location1.1MI S/O Hecksher Drive
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40075, -81.53825
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length972 ft (296.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd?

The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns West Wharf Connect over Dave Rawls Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.