US Bridges

Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7

GoodPosted for load

Brevard County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Wickham Road · Structure no. 705603

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,012
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7 in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,494 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFountainhead Blvd.
CrossesCrane Creek Canal L-7
Location0.1 MI E of Wickham Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.11834, -80.67156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,012 (2023)
Projected traffic3,494 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7 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 Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7 carry?

About 3,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fountainhead Blvd. over Crane Creek Canal L-7?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.