US Bridges

Babcock Street over Canal C-54

Good

Brevard County, Florida · .05 MI N of Indian Rvr CO · Structure no. 704154

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Street over Canal C-54 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Street over Canal C-54 in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBabcock Street
CrossesCanal C-54
Location.05 MI N of Indian Rvr CO
RouteCounty Highway 507
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82341, -80.60726
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Babcock Street over Canal C-54 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Street over Canal C-54 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 Babcock Street over Canal C-54 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Street over Canal C-54?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Street over Canal C-54?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.