US Bridges

Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · At Lpga Blvd. · Structure no. 795503

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlta Drive
Crosses11th Street Canal
LocationAt Lpga Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.24319, -81.04767
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2023)
Projected traffic428 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta Drive over 11th Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Alta Drive over 11th Street Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.