US Bridges

I-95 Ramp (SR-9) over Canal Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · I-95 SB Ramp to Intl Pkwy · Structure no. 780101

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp (SR-9) over Canal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 Ramp (SR-9) over Canal 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,350 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramp (SR-9)
CrossesCanal Creek
LocationI-95 SB Ramp to Intl Pkwy
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98889, -81.46444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,350 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp (SR-9) over Canal 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 I-95 Ramp (SR-9) over Canal Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.