US Bridges

Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.75 Mi. South of SR-520 · Structure no. 704194

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,237 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRange RD
CrossesPluckebaum Canal
Location0.75 Mi. South of SR-520
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.34562, -80.77162
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,237 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range RD over Pluckebaum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Range RD over Pluckebaum Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.