US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 1.30 Mi. N of SR-607 · Structure no. 880089

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,531 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesSouth Relief Canal
Location1.30 Mi. N of SR-607
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60525, -80.38235
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2022)
Projected traffic32,531 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over South Relief Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.