US Bridges

US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp

Good

Nassau County, Florida · 4.9 Mi. N. of Yulee · Structure no. 740133

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp is a concrete slab carrying US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp in Nassau County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-17 (SR-5)
CrossesMcqueen Swamp
Location4.9 Mi. N. of Yulee
RouteU.S. Route 17
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.68909, -81.65473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-17 (SR-5) over Mcqueen Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.