US Bridges

US-1 over 11th St. Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · US-1 over 11th Canal · Structure no. 790013

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over 11th St. Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying US-1 over 11th St. Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 94 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1
Crosses11th St. Canal
LocationUS-1 over 11th Canal
RouteU.S. Route 5
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.24566, -81.04159
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2022)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-1 over 11th St. Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US-1 over 11th St. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 over 11th St. Canal carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over 11th St. Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 over 11th St. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.