US Bridges

Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral

FairPosted for load

Volusia County, Florida · Canal View Blvd Intrsectn · Structure no. 796412

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,493
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral 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 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 6,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,266 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesHalifax Canal Lateral
LocationCanal View Blvd Intrsectn
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.1371, -81.00792
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,493 (2024)
Projected traffic11,266 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral built?

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

What condition is Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral 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 Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral carry?

About 6,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over Halifax Canal Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.