US Bridges

SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Leon County, Florida · 1.0 M.South of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 550125

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,038 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR61 Monroe Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.0 M.South of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 61
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43278, -84.2805
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2022)
Projected traffic39,038 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR61 Monroe Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.