US Bridges

Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · .21MI E of Minton Rd. · Structure no. 704032

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWillowood Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.21MI E of Minton Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05014, -80.66786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic608 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Willowood Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.