US Bridges

SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 10.3MI. E of SR-91 (tpk) · Structure no. 880097

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,092 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-60 EB
CrossesL-78 Borrow Canal
Location10.3MI. E of SR-91 (tpk)
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64161, -80.74408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,088 (2024)
Projected traffic7,092 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal carry?

About 4,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 EB over L-78 Borrow Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.