US Bridges

US-1 over Eau Gallie River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · US-1- Eau Gallie River · Structure no. 700008

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 over Eau Gallie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 over Eau Gallie River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,425 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-1
CrossesEau Gallie River
LocationUS-1- Eau Gallie River
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.12417, -80.63069
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2023)
Projected traffic95,425 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$843,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 over Eau Gallie River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US-1 over Eau Gallie River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-1 over Eau Gallie River carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 over Eau Gallie River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 over Eau Gallie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.