US Bridges

SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Florida · 0.13 Mi. from Airfield on · Structure no. AFFLKYJM00003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal in Marion 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSW 112th Avenue
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.13 Mi. from Airfield on
StateFlorida
Coordinates25.50357, -80.37168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2024)
Projected traffic4 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SW 112th Avenue over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the Air Force.