US Bridges

SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River

Fair

Nassau County, Florida · SR-A1A/200 EB / Amelia R. · Structure no. 740088

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 3,156 ft (961.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-A1A / 200 EB
CrossesAmelia River
LocationSR-A1A/200 EB / Amelia R.
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountyNassau County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62788, -81.48382
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,156 ft (961.9 m)
Longest span205 ft (62.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River?

The structure is 3,156 ft (961.9 m) long with a longest span of 205 ft (62.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-A1A / 200 EB over Amelia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.