US Bridges

Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 8.6 Miles South of US 1 · Structure no. 703004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
Federal
NASA

About this bridge

Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtenay Parkway
CrossesHaulover Canal
Location8.6 Miles South of US 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.73638, -80.75466
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic776 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNASA
Maintained byNASA
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtenay Parkway over Haulover 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 2023.

How much traffic does Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Courtenay Parkway over Haulover Canal?

It is owned by the NASA.