US Bridges

Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal

Good

Volusia County, Florida · 0.02 MI S/O Lpga Blvd · Structure no. 795504

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDaytona Avenue
CrossesHalifax Canal
Location0.02 MI S/O Lpga Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.24598, -81.0393
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2042
Trucks23%
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 Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daytona Avenue over Halifax 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 Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Daytona Avenue over Halifax Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.