US Bridges

SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · Vilano Beach · Structure no. 780099

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,839 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano 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 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,719 by 2042. The structure is 3,839 ft (1,170.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-A1A (vilano)
CrossesTolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano
LocationVilano Beach
RouteState Highway 0A1A
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.91772, -81.30127
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,839 ft (1,170.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic26,719 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano built?

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

What condition is SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano?

The structure is 3,839 ft (1,170.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR-A1A (vilano) over Tolomato Riv. Iww/Vilano?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.