US Bridges

Riverside DR over Halifax Canal

Fair

Volusia County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Lpga Blvd · Structure no. 794042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Halifax Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside DR over Halifax Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesHalifax Canal
Location0.1MI S of Lpga Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.24599, -81.03651
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Riverside DR over Halifax Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over Halifax 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Halifax Canal carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Halifax Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Riverside DR over Halifax Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.