US Bridges

Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of Fay Blvd. · Structure no. 704204

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomestead Avenue
CrossesUnnamed Canal
Location0.1 MI N of Fay Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.46624, -80.82414
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic176 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homestead Avenue over Unnamed 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Homestead Avenue over Unnamed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.