US Bridges

27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 0.2 Mile West of US-1 · Structure no. 885809

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27th Street
CrossesLateral E Drain Canal
Location0.2 Mile West of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64663, -80.40195
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2024)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

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 27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th Street over Lateral E Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does 27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 27th Street over Lateral E Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.