US Bridges

SR-5A over Nova Canal

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Volusia County, Florida · SR-5A over Nova Canal · Structure no. 790177

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5A over Nova Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR-5A over Nova Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5A
CrossesNova Canal
LocationSR-5A over Nova Canal
RouteState Highway 5A
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.15447, -81.01969
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,615 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5A over Nova Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-5A over Nova 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5A over Nova Canal carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-5A over Nova Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-5A over Nova Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.