US Bridges

CR 229 over New River

Good

Union County, Florida · 2 MI SE of SR 121 · Structure no. 394007

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229 over New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 229 over New River in Union County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 229
CrossesNew River
Location2 MI SE of SR 121
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyUnion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.03735, -82.22196
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 229 over New River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229 over New River 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 CR 229 over New River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is CR 229 over New River?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229 over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.