West Lake Road over Ward Creek
FairJefferson County, Florida · 2.2 Miles South of CR 142 · Structure no. 544081
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 483 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Lake Road over Ward Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Lake Road over Ward Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2043. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Lake Road over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Lake Road over Ward Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does West Lake Road over Ward Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is West Lake Road over Ward Creek?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns West Lake Road over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.