US Bridges

Caballero Ave over Canal C-48

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Jupiter Blvd · Structure no. 705913

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,394
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caballero Ave over Canal C-48 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Caballero Ave over Canal C-48 in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,612 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaballero Ave
CrossesCanal C-48
Location0.2 MI S of Jupiter Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98433, -80.66786
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,394 (2024)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Caballero Ave over Canal C-48 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caballero Ave over Canal C-48 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 Caballero Ave over Canal C-48 carry?

About 1,394 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caballero Ave over Canal C-48?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Caballero Ave over Canal C-48?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.