US Bridges

37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · At CR-615 (66th Avenue) · Structure no. 884101

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 37th Street over Lateral "a" 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries37th Street
CrossesLateral "a" Canal
LocationAt CR-615 (66th Avenue)
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.66081, -80.46278
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal built?

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

What condition is 37th Street 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Street over Lateral "a" Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.