US Bridges

CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 1.1MI Wof CR-615(66th St) · Structure no. 884027

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-508 (69th St.)
CrossesJoann Canal
Location1.1MI Wof CR-615(66th St)
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.71947, -80.48082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 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 traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR-508 (69th St.) over Joann Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.