US Bridges

8th Street over Nova Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 8th ST West of SR-5A · Structure no. 790180

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Street over Nova Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Street over Nova Canal in Volusia 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries8th Street
CrossesNova Canal
Location8th ST West of SR-5A
RouteCity Street 5A
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.23251, -81.05414
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic954 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 8th Street over Nova Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Street over Nova 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does 8th Street over Nova Canal carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 8th Street over Nova Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns 8th Street over Nova Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.