Main Street over Halifax River
PoorPosted for loadVolusia County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of SR-A1A · Structure no. 794004
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 2,131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Halifax River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Main Street over Halifax River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,291 by 2044. The structure is 2,131 ft (649.5 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Main Street over Halifax River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Halifax River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Main Street over Halifax River carry?
About 10,158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Halifax River?
The structure is 2,131 ft (649.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Halifax River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.