US Bridges

56th Place North over North Relief Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 56th Place North · Structure no. 884082

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

56th Place North over North Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 56th Place North over North Relief Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries56th Place North
CrossesNorth Relief Canal
Location56th Place North
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.6934, -80.43504
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 56th Place North over North Relief Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 56th Place North over North Relief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 56th Place North over North Relief Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is 56th Place North over North Relief Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 56th Place North over North Relief Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.