Drayton Island Rd over St. Johns River
Putnam County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Drayton Island Rd over St. Johns River in Putnam County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 73 inventoried bridges in Putnam County rated good (45.2%); 2 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 73 ft |
| Location | .02 Mi South of CR 309 |
| NBI structure number | 764060 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Putnam County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 17 (SR 15) over St Johns River | 1977 | 35,000 | Fair |
| US-17 (SR-15) over Satsuma Creek | 1952 | 19,972 | Fair |
| SR-207 over Orange Mills Canal | 2001 | 18,200 | Good |
| SR-207 over Dog Branch | 2001 | 18,200 | Fair |
| SR-20 over Sweetwater Creek | 2000 | 11,964 | Fair |
| US-17 (SR-15) over Pinetree Branch | 1993 | 10,600 | Good |
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