US Bridges

SR-60 EB over Main Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · SR60 1.6MILES W. of A1A · Structure no. 884057

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 EB over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-60 EB over Main Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-60 EB
CrossesMain Canal
LocationSR60 1.6MILES W. of A1A
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.6496, -80.3828
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic27,760 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 EB over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 EB over Main 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 SR-60 EB over Main Canal carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 EB over Main Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 EB over Main Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.