US Bridges

Center Ave. over Lpga Canal

FairPosted for load

Volusia County, Florida · At Lpga Blvd. · Structure no. 795521

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Ave. over Lpga Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Center Ave. over Lpga Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,337 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Ave.
CrossesLpga Canal
LocationAt Lpga Blvd.
RouteCity Street 4013
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.24215, -81.05019
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,337 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Center Ave. over Lpga Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Ave. over Lpga 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 Center Ave. over Lpga Canal carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Center Ave. over Lpga Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Center Ave. over Lpga Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.