Dangerous Bridges in Jacksonville

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According to the national bridge survey Jacksonville has a number of bridges that received a failing grade. You might NOT want to ride along as we take a look at the data.

Here's a short list of the "best of our WORST!"

MATTHEWS:


2010 Inspection

Status: Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic: 67,500 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 2% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Pier/abutment protection: In place and functioning [2]
Scour condition: Bridge is scour critical; bridge foundations determined to be unstable. [3]
Operating rating: 36.0 tons [32.7 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 27.6 tons [25.1 metric tons]
Evaluation: Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating: 43.6
Recommended work: Other structural work, including hydraulic replacements. [38]
Estimated cost of work: $4,093,000

MAIN STREET:


2010 Inspection

Status: Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic: 33,500 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 3% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Pier/abutment protection: In place and functioning [2]
Scour condition: Bridge is scour critical; bridge foundations determined to be unstable. [3]
Operating rating: 42.0 tons [38.2 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 25.2 tons [22.9 metric tons]
Evaluation: Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating: 42.5
Recommended work: Other structural work, including hydraulic replacements. [38]
Estimated cost of work: $100,000

EDISON @ McCOYS CREEK:

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 5,461 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic: 10% of total traffic
Deck condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 30.7 tons [27.9 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 18.4 tons [16.7 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 34.7
Recommended work: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Estimated cost of work: $250,000

NEWNAN ST @ HOGAN'S CREEK

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 2,051 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating: 21.0 tons [19.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 13.0 tons [11.8 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 38.0

MARKET ST @ HOGAN'S CREEK

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 1,551 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 10% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating: 21.0 tons [19.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 13.0 tons [11.8 metric tons]
Evaluation: Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating: 51.6
Recommended work: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Estimated cost of work: $231,000

HECKSHER DRIVE @ SISTERS CREEK


2010 Inspection

Status: Open, no restriction [A]
Average daily traffic: 7,200 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 15% of total traffic
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Pier/abutment protection: In place but in a deteriorated condition [3]
Scour condition: Bridge is scour critical; bridge foundations determined to be unstable. [3]
Operating rating: 41.4 tons [37.6 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 25.2 tons [22.9 metric tons]
Sufficiency rating: 56.5
Recommended work: Other structural work, including hydraulic replacements. [38]
Estimated cost of work: $292,000

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The Florida Department of Transportation wants to replace the Sisters Creek Bridge with a new $52.6 million dollar bridge.

The FDOT wants to replace the drawbridge, with a new high-level bridge just north of the existing structure, the Daily Record reports.

“The Sisters Creek Bridge has been classified as structurally deficient, which means the FDOT has to replace or repair it within a reasonable period of time,” said Mike Goldman, FDOT spokesman.

The bridge is on Heckscher Drive and crosses over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.

Construction is schedule for fiscal 2015-2016, but that could be fast tracked and start in the summer of 2013.

MONCRIEF-DINSMORE @ 9 MILE CREEK

Main spans material: Wood or timber [7]
Main spans design: Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Deck type: Wood or Timber [8]
2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 31 [as of 2008]
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 19.9 tons [18.1 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 14.5 tons [13.2 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 35.9
Recommended work: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Estimated cost of work: $120,000

UNIVERSITY @ ARLINGTON RIVER


2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 27,711 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Pier/abutment protection: Navigation protection not required [1]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 18.5 tons [16.8 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 11.1 tons [10.1 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 7.0

DILLON ROAD @ MC GIRTS CREEK

]Main spans material: Wood or timber [7]
Main spans design: Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Deck type: Wood or Timber [8]
2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 51 [as of 2009]
Deck condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 31.4 tons [28.5 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 23.3 tons [21.2 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 38.2

HIGHWAY AVE @ TRIBUTARY OF CEDAR RIVER


2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 3,001 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 10% of total traffic
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 27.9 tons [25.4 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 16.9 tons [15.4 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 20.3
Recommended work: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work: $199,000

KINGS ROAD @ HOPKINS CREEK (BEACHES)

Main spans material: Wood or timber [7]
Main spans design: Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Deck type: Wood or Timber [8]
2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 151 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 32.3 tons [29.4 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 23.8 tons [21.6 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 44.0

LIBERTY STREET @ COAST LINE DRIVE



2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 3,101 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is being eroded. River control devices and/or embankment have major damage. Trees and rush restrict the channel. [5]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 17.3 tons [15.7 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 10.3 tons [9.4 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 36.0
Recommended work: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work: $

HOWELL DRIVE @ RIBAULT RIVER

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 8,641 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 2% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank is beginning to slump. River control devices and embankment protection have widespread minor damage. There is minor stream bed movement evident. Debris is restricting the channel slightly. [6]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 36.2 tons [32.9 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 21.8 tons [19.8 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 36.4

JONES ROAD @ 6 MILE CREEK

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 4,601 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic: 10% of total traffic
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 32.1 tons [29.2 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 19.2 tons [17.5 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 17.9

BESSENT ROAD @ WEST BRANCH CREEK

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 1,051 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Satisfactory [6 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Poor [4 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 35.0 tons [31.8 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 21.0 tons [19.1 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 48.6

5TH STREET @ SIX MILE CREEK


2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 6,701 [as of 2008]
Truck traffic: 25% of total traffic
Deck condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 31.9 tons [29.0 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 18.9 tons [17.2 metric tons]
Evaluation: Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating: 49.0
Recommended work: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Estimated cost of work: $505,000

BROAD STREET @ HOGAN'S CREEK


2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 9,361 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge foundations determined to be stable for the assessed or calculated scour condition. [8]
Operating rating: 22.2 tons [20.2 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 8.8 tons [8.0 metric tons]
Evaluation: Functionally obsolete [2]
Sufficiency rating: 20.7

TROUT RIVER BLVD @ 9 MILE CREEK

2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 2,819 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic: 10% of total traffic
Deck condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is in need of minor repairs. River control devices and embankment protection have a little minor damage. Banks and/or channel have minor amounts of drift. [7]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 38.4 tons [34.9 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 23.1 tons [21.0 metric tons]
Sufficiency rating: 54.5
Recommended work: Replacement of bridge or other structure because of substandard load carrying capacity or substantial bridge roadway geometry. [31]
Estimated cost of work: $248,000

MAGNOLIA STREET @ LONGBRANCH CREEK

Main spans material: Wood or timber [7]
Main spans design: Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Deck type: Wood or Timber [8]
2010 Inspection

Status: Posted for load [P]
Average daily traffic: 261 [as of 2009]
Truck traffic: 5% of total traffic
Deck condition: Good [7 out of 9]
Superstructure condition: Serious [3 out of 9]
Substructure condition: Fair [5 out of 9]
Channel protection: Bank protection is being eroded. River control devices and/or embankment have major damage. Trees and rush restrict the channel. [5]
Scour condition: Bridge with "unknown" foundation that has not been evaluated for scour.
Operating rating: 25.1 tons [22.8 metric tons]
Inventory rating: 15.1 tons [13.7 metric tons]
Evaluation: Structurally deficient [1]
Sufficiency rating: 9.0


Article-Information Compiled by Robert W. Mann