US Bridges

Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch

Good

Putnam County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of SR 207 · Structure no. 764024

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 109 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld San Mateo Road
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.1 MI E of SR 207
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.64694, -81.59306
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic887 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Old San Mateo Road over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.