US Bridges

Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West

Good

Brevard County, Florida · .15 MI W of Fleming Grant · Structure no. 704086

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West is a wood or timber slab carrying Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWilden Road
CrossesSebastian Canal West
Location.15 MI W of Fleming Grant
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.85635, -80.52422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West 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 Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wilden Road over Sebastian Canal West?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.