US Bridges

I-95 over Relief Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 4.2 Miles N of SR 60 · Structure no. 880107

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Relief Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Relief Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,618 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesRelief Canal
Location4.2 Miles N of SR 60
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.69632, -80.53865
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,500 (2023)
Projected traffic87,618 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-95 over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Relief Canal carry?

About 50,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Relief Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-95 over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.