US Bridges

Orange Avenue over Halifax River

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.25 MI E of US-1 SR-5 · Structure no. 794120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Avenue over Halifax River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Orange Avenue over Halifax River in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Avenue
CrossesHalifax River
Location0.25 MI E of US-1 SR-5
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.20867, -81.01668
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 Orange Avenue over Halifax River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Orange Avenue over Halifax River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Orange Avenue over Halifax River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.