US Bridges

Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 200FT. East of SR-415 · Structure no. 794146

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Ashby Road
CrossesLake Ashby Canal
Location200FT. East of SR-415
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.94191, -81.10264
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2024)
Projected traffic298 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Ashby 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 Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Ashby Road over Lake Ashby Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.