Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Florida · W Bank of ST Johns River · Structure no. 764043
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fort Gates Ferry over St. Johns River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.