US Bridges

CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Florida · 6 MI NE of US 17 · Structure no. 764033

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR209 (w River Rd)
CrossesMason Branch
Location6 MI NE of US 17
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.74222, -81.57806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR209 (w River Rd) over Mason Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.