US Bridges

Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.2 Mile West of US-17 · Structure no. 794078

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFort Florida Road
CrossesFpl Cooling Disch. Canal
Location0.2 Mile West of US-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.85628, -81.32543
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal built?

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

What condition is Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Fort Florida Road over Fpl Cooling Disch. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.