US Bridges

Woodward Ave. over Academic Way

Good

Leon County, Florida · S of US90 - Fsu Campus · Structure no. 550115

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Woodward Ave. over Academic Way is a concrete slab carrying Woodward Ave. over Academic Way in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoodward Ave.
CrossesAcademic Way
LocationS of US90 - Fsu Campus
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44573, -84.29811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2010)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodward Ave. over Academic Way built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Woodward Ave. over Academic Way 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Woodward Ave. over Academic Way carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodward Ave. over Academic Way?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Woodward Ave. over Academic Way?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.