US Bridges

NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 0.4MI. North of SR-60 · Structure no. 885810

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNW 27th Ave.
CrossesMain Canal
Location0.4MI. North of SR-60
RouteCity Street 607
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64478, -80.41374
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2024)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 27th Ave. over Main 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 NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NW 27th Ave. over Main Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.