US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · In St. Augustine · Structure no. 780129

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
761 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2045. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesSan Sebastian River
LocationIn St. Augustine
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.89256, -81.32281
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over San Sebastian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.