US Bridges

SR-A1A over Hospital Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.58 Mi.S.Of Vilano Bdg. · Structure no. 780071

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-A1A over Hospital Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR-A1A over Hospital Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,464 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-A1A
CrossesHospital Creek
Location0.58 Mi.S.Of Vilano Bdg.
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.91063, -81.31344
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2022)
Projected traffic24,464 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-A1A over Hospital Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR-A1A over Hospital Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-A1A over Hospital Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-A1A over Hospital Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR-A1A over Hospital Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.