US Bridges

Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.02 MI W.Victory Garden · Structure no. 555145

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Brook Lane
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.02 MI W.Victory Garden
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43803, -84.24157
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2023)
Projected traffic363 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Brook Lane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Brook Lane over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.