US Bridges

New River over New River

Good

Liberty County, Florida · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080501000003131

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

New River over New River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New River over New River in Liberty 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNew River
CrossesNew River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 105
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27267, -84.89792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New River over New River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is New River over New 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does New River over New River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is New River over New River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns New River over New River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.