US Bridges

Hurley Blvd over Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 1 MI S of Malabar RD · Structure no. 705919

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurley Blvd over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hurley Blvd over Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHurley Blvd
CrossesCanal
Location1 MI S of Malabar RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.98758, -80.71289
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hurley Blvd over Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurley Blvd over 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 Hurley Blvd over Canal carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hurley Blvd over Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hurley Blvd over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.