US Bridges

SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 5 Mi.E.Of Green Cove Spr. · Structure no. 780056

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
6,662 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,098 by 2044. The structure is 6,662 ft (2,030.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-16(SHANDS Bdg.)
CrossesSt. Johns River
Location5 Mi.E.Of Green Cove Spr.
RouteState Highway 16
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98306, -81.62111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+121 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,662 ft (2,030.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic32,098 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River 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 SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River?

The structure is 6,662 ft (2,030.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.