53rd Street over Lateral H Canal
Indian River County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 53rd Street over Lateral H Canal in Indian River County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 121 inventoried bridges in Indian River County rated good (76.0%); 2 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 1.6 Miles East of 58th Av |
| NBI structure number | 884083 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Indian River County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 9 (I-95) over 4th St. and Canal D | 2014 | 56,000 | Good |
| SR 9 (I-95) over 90th Ave. | 2014 | 56,000 | Good |
| SR 9 (I-95) over SR 60 | 2014 | 56,000 | Good |
| SR 9 (I-95) over CR 512 (Fellsmere Rd.) | 2016 | 54,314 | Good |
| I-95 over Relief Canal | 1968 | 50,500 | Good |
| SR-60 over Lateral Canal A | 1995 | 28,500 | Fair |
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