US Bridges

SR-3 over Barge Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-3 SB over Barge Canal · Structure no. 700072

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-3 over Barge Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-3 over Barge Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2044. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-3
CrossesBarge Canal
LocationSR-3 SB over Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 3
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40771, -80.70598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2024)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$740,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-3 over Barge Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR-3 over Barge Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-3 over Barge Canal carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-3 over Barge Canal?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-3 over Barge Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.