5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal
GoodIndian River County, Florida · At 58th Ave · Structure no. 884069
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Lateral "b" 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Lateral "b" Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.