CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal
FairIndian River County, Florida · 0.9MI N of CR-630 · Structure no. 880062
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 77 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns CR5A Old Dixie HWY over North Relief Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.