US Bridges

Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River

Good

Putnam County, Florida · .02 MI South of CR 309 · Structure no. 764060

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesDrayton Island RD
CrossesSt. Johns River
Location.02 MI South of CR 309
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.38583, -81.63808
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollToll bridge
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 Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River 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 Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Drayton Island RD over St. Johns River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.