US Bridges

Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. N of Pine Tree DR · Structure no. 794123

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal in Volusia 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 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.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Dixie Highway
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.8 Mi. N of Pine Tree DR
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.35341, -81.10256
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is Old Dixie Highway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.