FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY

Carrying SR-A1A SR105 FERRY over ST. JOHNS RIVER

FERRY RAMP AT FORT GEORGE, Duval, Florida

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
37 t Inventory load rating Higher than 53% of rated Florida bridges

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY in Duval, Florida is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.

Built in 1973, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure FL:720934

INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · SINGLE-SPAN · SUB-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • STEEL Steel
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • SUB-LED Substructure-led
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-POOR Poor

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: SR-A1A SR105 FERRY

The SR-A1A SR105 FERRY bridge in Duval, Florida carries SR-A1A SR105 FERRY over ST. JOHNS RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

How SR-A1A SR105 FERRY compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Florida average (38.7 t; 13,032 of 13,036 rated)
831
Bridges in Duval · 15 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1973, earlier than 492 of Duval's 831 bridges with a recorded construction year (59%), against a county median build year of 1979. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY 37.2 t
Florida average (13,032 of 13,036 rated) 38.7 t

Live comparison across Florida bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (13,032 of 13,036 rated).

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY vs every rated Florida bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

37 Top 47% higher than 53% of 13,032 bridges

rated Florida bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Duval inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 831 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
720934

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.

How to read this record

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR-A1A SR105 FERRY against other structures in Duval and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR-A1A SR105 FERRY?

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY in Duval, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR-A1A SR105 FERRY inspected?

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR-A1A SR105 FERRY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR-A1A SR105 FERRY?

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR-A1A SR105 FERRY?

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SR-A1A SR105 FERRY and does age affect safety?

SR-A1A SR105 FERRY was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.