E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer
FairVolusia County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. W. of Kepler Rd. · Structure no. 794014
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns E. Minnesota Ave. over Blue Lake Equalizer?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.