US Bridges

Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 150FT N of Joyhaven DR · Structure no. 885602

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,186 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarber Street
CrossesElkcam Waterway
Location150FT N of Joyhaven DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76485, -80.4764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,186 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Barber Street over Elkcam Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.