US Bridges

CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 3MI W of CR-615 · Structure no. 880047

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 74 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-510 Wabasso RD
CrossesCanal
Location3MI W of CR-615
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74906, -80.51031
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,543 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is CR-510 Wabasso RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.