US Bridges

Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal

Good

Duval County, Florida · .2 MI W/O Herschel St. · Structure no. 724439

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,401
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,985 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeside Drive
CrossesOrtega River Canal
Location.2 MI W/O Herschel St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27833, -81.7175
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,401 (2024)
Projected traffic24,985 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeside Drive over Ortega River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal carry?

About 14,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakeside Drive over Ortega River Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.