Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal
FairPosted for loadBrevard County, Florida · 0.1 MI W of Banana Rvr DR · Structure no. 704016
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Girard Blvd. over Nav. Banana River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.