US Bridges

SR-44 over St. Johns River

Good

Lake County, Florida · SR-44 over ST Johns River · Structure no. 110103

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,656 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-44 over St. Johns River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-44 over St. Johns River in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2042. The structure is 1,656 ft (504.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-44
CrossesSt. Johns River
LocationSR-44 over ST Johns River
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.00867, -81.38194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,656 ft (504.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-44 over St. Johns River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-44 over St. Johns 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-44 over St. Johns River carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-44 over St. Johns River?

The structure is 1,656 ft (504.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR-44 over St. Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.