US Bridges

Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal

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Volusia County, Florida · Sixth St. & Nova RD Canal · Structure no. 795587

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal is a steel culvert carrying Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 66 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth St.
CrossesNova Road Canal
LocationSixth St. & Nova RD Canal
RouteCity Street 5A
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.22927, -81.05231
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic520 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Sixth St. over Nova Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Sixth St. over Nova Road Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.