US Bridges

Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 0.2 MI West of CR 203 · Structure no. 784064

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPablo Road
CrossesPonte Vedra Canal
Location0.2 MI West of CR 203
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.2435, -81.38242
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
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 Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pablo Road over Ponte Vedra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.