US Bridges

SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 2.25MI. W of US-1 · Structure no. 880030

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
416 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2044. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-60 Osceola Blvd
CrossesMain Canal
Location2.25MI. W of US-1
RouteState Highway 60
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.63861, -80.43278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2024)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 Osceola Blvd over Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.