US Bridges

SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of SR-207 · Structure no. 780138

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,545 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5 (US-1)
CrossesOyster Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of SR-207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88544, -81.32414
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 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 traffic47,000 (2022)
Projected traffic81,545 by 2042
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-5 (US-1) over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.