US Bridges

CR 214 over Cowan Swamp

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 1.2 MI E of I-95 · Structure no. 784018

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over Cowan Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying CR 214 over Cowan Swamp in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 214
CrossesCowan Swamp
Location1.2 MI E of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountySt. Johns County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.86644, -81.37789
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 214 over Cowan Swamp built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over Cowan Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 214 over Cowan Swamp carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over Cowan Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 214 over Cowan Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.