US Bridges

Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St.

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.07 MI E of N Liberty ST · Structure no. 724445

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,758 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St. in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2046. The structure is 2,758 ft (840.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGator Bowl Blvd.
CrossesWashington St.
Location0.07 MI E of N Liberty ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32077, -81.63503
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,758 ft (840.5 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St. carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St.?

The structure is 2,758 ft (840.5 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Gator Bowl Blvd. over Washington St.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.