US Bridges

Tucker Lane over Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 1.2 Miles South of SR-520 · Structure no. 704093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Lane over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Tucker Lane over 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTucker Lane
CrossesCanal
Location1.2 Miles South of SR-520
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34564, -80.786
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2022)
Projected traffic287 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Tucker Lane over Canal built?

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

What condition is Tucker Lane 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Lane over Canal carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Lane over Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Tucker Lane over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.