US Bridges

County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 4.2MI N of CR-512 · Structure no. 880076

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,059
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,059 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,572 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 507
CrossesFellsmere Canal
Location4.2MI N of CR-512
RouteCounty Highway 507
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.82208, -80.60712
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,059 (2023)
Projected traffic3,572 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal carry?

About 2,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 507 over Fellsmere Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.