US Bridges

CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 9.2MI N of SR-60 · Structure no. 884068

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-512
CrossesPark Lateral Canal
Location9.2MI N of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 512
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76143, -80.61444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-512 over Park Lateral 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR-512 over Park Lateral Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.