US Bridges

Ballough Street over Daytona Canal

FairPosted for load

Volusia County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. S. of Mason Ave. · Structure no. 795000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballough Street over Daytona Canal is a concrete frame carrying Ballough Street over Daytona Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBallough Street
CrossesDaytona Canal
Location0.3 Mi. S. of Mason Ave.
RouteCity Street 4011
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22533, -81.02326
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 Ballough Street over Daytona Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballough Street over Daytona 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ballough Street over Daytona Canal carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ballough Street over Daytona Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ballough Street over Daytona Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.