US Bridges

SR-60 over Lateral Canal a

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · SR-60 East of 66 Ave · Structure no. 880106

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Lateral Canal a is a concrete culvert carrying SR-60 over Lateral Canal a in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,448 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesLateral Canal a
LocationSR-60 East of 66 Ave
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.63907, -80.46303
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2024)
Projected traffic49,448 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Lateral Canal a built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Lateral Canal a 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Lateral Canal a carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Lateral Canal a?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR-60 over Lateral Canal a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.