US Bridges

Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of US-1 · Structure no. 794015

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,401
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River 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 5 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 2,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,166 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMagnolia Avenue
CrossesHalifax River
Location0.2 MI East of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21069, -81.01753
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,401 (2022)
Projected traffic4,166 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River 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 Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River carry?

About 2,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Avenue over Halifax River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.