US Bridges

I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 5.8 Mi. N. of SR-16 · Structure no. 780088

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 5 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 101,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,102 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (SR-9)
CrossesCanal Creek
Location5.8 Mi. N. of SR-16
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98778, -81.46278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,500 (2022)
Projected traffic176,102 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I-95 (SR-9) over Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek carry?

About 101,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.