Malabar RD over Canal
GoodBrevard County, Florida · 2.5 Miles West of CR-509 · Structure no. 704004
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Malabar RD over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Malabar RD over Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,861 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Malabar RD over Canal built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Malabar RD over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Malabar RD over Canal carry?
About 12,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Malabar RD over Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Malabar RD over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.