US Bridges

Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 10FT. East of Nova Road · Structure no. 795001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,082
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,082 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWoodcliff Drive
CrossesNova Canal
Location10FT. East of Nova Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.18386, -81.02969
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,082 (2022)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodcliff Drive over Nova 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 Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal carry?

About 1,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Woodcliff Drive over Nova Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.