US Bridges

CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 3.6 Miles West of US-1 · Structure no. 880063

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 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 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-510 Wabasso RD
CrossesCanal
Location3.6 Miles West of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.74876, -80.49491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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 February 2025.

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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-510 Wabasso RD over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.