US Bridges

5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 5th St. SW at CR-611 · Structure no. 884085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,760
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,520 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries5th Street SW
CrossesLateral C Canal
Location5th St. SW at CR-611
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.59462, -80.43036
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2023)
Projected traffic11,520 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Street SW over Lateral C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Street SW over Lateral C Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.