US Bridges

Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 2.0MI. S of Malabar RD NE · Structure no. 705917

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46 in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEldron Blvd.
CrossesCanal C-46
Location2.0MI. S of Malabar RD NE
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96977, -80.66094
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2024)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2044
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 Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46 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 Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46 carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Eldron Blvd. over Canal C-46?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.