US Bridges

16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · Intersection at 66 Ave · Structure no. 884084

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal is a concrete slab carrying 16th St/College LN over Lateral a 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.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,849 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries16th St/College LN
CrossesLateral a Canal
LocationIntersection at 66 Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.63172, -80.46306
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,849 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal built?

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

What condition is 16th St/College LN over Lateral a 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 16th St/College LN over Lateral a Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.