US Bridges

Airport Drive over Ditch

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 0.15 Miles West of SR 371 · Structure no. 555020

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive over Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Drive over Ditch in Leon 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive
CrossesDitch
Location0.15 Miles West of SR 371
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43322, -84.30486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2022)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Airport Drive over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Airport Drive over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Drive over Ditch carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Airport Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.