US Bridges

Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 40 Ft E of Minton Road · Structure no. 705918

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,808 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmericana Blvd.
CrossesC-37 Canal
Location40 Ft E of Minton Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01103, -80.67152
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,808 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 Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal built?

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

What condition is Americana Blvd. 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 Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Americana Blvd. over C-37 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.