US Bridges

Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal

Fair

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.1 MI West of CR 203 · Structure no. 784046

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
108 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiranda Road
CrossesPonte Vedra Canal
Location0.1 MI West of CR 203
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.23828, -81.37976
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal 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 Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Miranda Road over Ponte Vedra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.