US Bridges

Service RD over Canal

Good

Marion County, Florida · Silver Springs State Park · Structure no. 360801

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Service RD over Canal in Marion 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2034. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesService RD
CrossesCanal
LocationSilver Springs State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21306, -82.05639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Service RD over Canal built?

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

What condition is Service RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD over Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Service RD over Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.