US Bridges

US-1 over Unsigned Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · New Smyrna Bch C.L. · Structure no. 790117

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over Unsigned Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-1 over Unsigned Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,712 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesUnsigned Canal
LocationNew Smyrna Bch C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.00469, -80.91446
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,712 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 over Unsigned Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 over Unsigned Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 over Unsigned Canal carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over Unsigned Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-1 over Unsigned Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.