US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal

FairPosted for load

Volusia County, Florida · 200FT. S of 10th Street · Structure no. 795713

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal in Volusia County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,904 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesGabordys Canal
Location200FT. S of 10th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVolusia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.00536, -80.91159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic3,904 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Gabordys 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 Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Gabordys Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.