US Bridges

4th Street over Lateral Canal C

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · At 74th Ave. · Structure no. 884022

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Lateral Canal C is a concrete slab carrying 4th Street over Lateral Canal C in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesLateral Canal C
LocationAt 74th Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.60946, -80.47976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4th Street over Lateral Canal C built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over Lateral Canal C 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Lateral Canal C carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Lateral Canal C?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Lateral Canal C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.