US Bridges

Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.14 Miles West of SR 371 · Structure no. 555011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Bluff Road
CrossesDitch
Location0.14 Miles West of SR 371
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43441, -84.30438
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Bluff Road over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Bluff Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.