SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River
St. Johns County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR-16(SHANDS Bdg.) over St. Johns River in St. Johns County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 141 inventoried bridges in St. Johns County rated fair (37.6%); 2 (1.4%) 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 fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 6,662 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi.e.of Green Cove Spr. |
| NBI structure number | 780056 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in St. Johns County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 (SR-9) over Sampson Creek | 1966 | 117,000 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over 12 Mile Swamp | 1966 | 101,500 | Good |
| I-95 (SR-9) over 12 Mile Swamp | 1966 | 101,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Canal Creek | 1967 | 101,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Turnbull Creek | 1966 | 96,500 | Fair |
| I-95 (SR-9) over Trestle Bay Swamp | 1966 | 90,000 | Fair |
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