US Bridges

66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 0.7MI South of SR-60 · Structure no. 884099

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries66th Avenue
CrossesMain Relief Canal
Location0.7MI South of SR-60
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.62856, -80.46328
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,118 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 66th Avenue over Main 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 66th Avenue over Main Relief Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.