US Bridges

SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary

Good

Bradford County, Florida · 0.41 Mi. S of SE CR-18 · Structure no. 284036

Built
2022
3 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary in Bradford County, Florida. It was built in 2022 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 3 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 49th Ave
CrossesSanta Fe Tributary
Location0.41 Mi. S of SE CR-18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBradford County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.85833, -82.12667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 13 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SE 49th Ave over Santa Fe Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.