US Bridges

Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · .3 MI N of CR 210 · Structure no. 784065

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal in St. Johns County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2047. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRutile Drive
CrossesPonte Vedra Canal
Location.3 MI N of CR 210
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.22313, -81.37541
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2025)
Projected traffic435 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rutile Drive 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Rutile Drive over Ponte Vedra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.