Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch
FairLeon County, Florida · 0.39 MI South of SR 265 · Structure no. 555128
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Street over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.