Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run
FairPosted for loadGilchrist County, Florida · 0.3 MI West of Florida ST · Structure no. 315250
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run in Gilchrist County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2047. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Avenue over Bell Spring Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.