US Bridges

CR 13 over Racy Point Canal

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 3.7 MI S of CR 214 · Structure no. 784040

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over Racy Point Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 13 over Racy Point Canal in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 13
CrossesRacy Point Canal
Location3.7 MI S of CR 214
RouteCounty Highway 13
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.79944, -81.54003
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 13 over Racy Point Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 13 over Racy Point Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over Racy Point Canal carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 13 over Racy Point Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over Racy Point Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.