US Bridges

Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 10FT. E of Minton Road · Structure no. 704256

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,417 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesPalm Bay Library
CrossesC-37 Canal
Location10FT. E of Minton Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99634, -80.67165
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2024)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm Bay Library over C-37 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Palm Bay Library over C-37 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.