US Bridges

CR-314 over Ocklawaha River

Good

Marion County, Florida · 4 Miles East of SR-35 · Structure no. 364186

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-314 over Ocklawaha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-314 over Ocklawaha River in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-314
CrossesOcklawaha River
Location4 Miles East of SR-35
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.18349, -81.99265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-314 over Ocklawaha River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-314 over Ocklawaha 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR-314 over Ocklawaha River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-314 over Ocklawaha River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-314 over Ocklawaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.