21st ST SW over Lateral Canal
FairIndian River County, Florida · 33FT E of CR-611 43rd Ave · Structure no. 884047
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st ST SW over Lateral Canal is a concrete slab carrying 21st ST SW over Lateral Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st ST SW over Lateral Canal built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st ST SW over Lateral 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 21st ST SW over Lateral Canal carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 21st ST SW over Lateral Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns 21st ST SW over Lateral Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.