US Bridges

Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 4.8 Mi. East of SR-415 · Structure no. 794141

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMaytown Road
CrossesLake Ashby Canal
Location4.8 Mi. East of SR-415
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.84633, -81.07926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2024)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maytown Road over Lake Ashby 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Maytown Road over Lake Ashby Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.