Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal
PoorClosed to trafficTaylor County, Florida · 1.8 MI West of CR 361 · Structure no. 384101
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 0 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dekle Beach Blvd over Dekle Beach Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.