US Bridges

SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch

Good

Leon County, Florida · 2.1MI. South of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 550120

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,404 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR61 Monroe St.
CrossesDitch
Location2.1MI. South of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 61
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41437, -84.28063
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2022)
Projected traffic31,404 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR61 Monroe St. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.