US Bridges

SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.55 Miles East of SR-3 · Structure no. 700026

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-528 WB
CrossesBanana River Drive
Location2.55 Miles East of SR-3
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40521, -80.66362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 WB over Banana River Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.