US Bridges

NE 145th Ave Road over Canal

Poor

Marion County, Florida · 2.2 MI North of SR-40 · Structure no. 364150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 145th Ave Road over Canal is a steel culvert carrying NE 145th Ave Road over Canal in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 145th Ave Road
CrossesCanal
Location2.2 MI North of SR-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22416, -81.91682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2022)
Projected traffic1,094 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 145th Ave Road over Canal built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 145th Ave Road over Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NE 145th Ave Road over Canal carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 145th Ave Road over Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns NE 145th Ave Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.