US Bridges

26th Street over Range Line Canal

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · At 74th Ave · Structure no. 884070

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th Street over Range Line Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 26th Street over Range Line Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries26th Street
CrossesRange Line Canal
LocationAt 74th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64633, -80.47917
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
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 26th Street over Range Line Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th Street over Range Line 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 26th Street over Range Line Canal carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 26th Street over Range Line Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns 26th Street over Range Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.