US Bridges

I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek

Good

Nassau County, Florida · 2.2 Mi. S. of SR-A1A · Structure no. 740033

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,014 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95 SB (SR-9)
CrossesTide Creek
Location2.2 Mi. S. of SR-A1A
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58819, -81.64648
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2022)
Projected traffic49,014 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB (SR-9) over Tide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.