US Bridges

Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands

Good

St. Johns County, Florida · 1 Mi. S of Nocatee Pkwy. · Structure no. 784096

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands is a concrete culvert carrying Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValley Ridge Blvd
CrossesWetlands
Location1 Mi. S of Nocatee Pkwy.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.12449, -81.42732
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands built?

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

What condition is Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands 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 Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Valley Ridge Blvd over Wetlands?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.