US Bridges

SR-13 NB over Julington Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · SR-13 Nb/ Julington Creek · Structure no. 780098

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,415 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-13 NB over Julington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-13 NB over Julington Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2045. The structure is 2,415 ft (736.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-13 NB
CrossesJulington Creek
LocationSR-13 Nb/ Julington Creek
RouteState Highway 13
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.13139, -81.62889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,415 ft (736.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2023)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-13 NB over Julington Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-13 NB over Julington Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR-13 NB over Julington Creek carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-13 NB over Julington Creek?

The structure is 2,415 ft (736.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-13 NB over Julington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.