US Bridges

Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.1 MI S. of W Orange Ave · Structure no. 555022

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,379
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,517 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWahnish Way Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI S. of W Orange Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41102, -84.28982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,379 (2023)
Projected traffic1,517 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wahnish Way Road over Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,379 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wahnish Way Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.