US Bridges

SR-528 over Banana River Relief

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.85 Miles East of SR-3 · Structure no. 700027

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

About this bridge

SR-528 over Banana River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 over Banana River Relief 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-528
CrossesBanana River Relief
Location2.85 Miles East of SR-3
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40522, -80.65847
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$752,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-528 over Banana River Relief built?

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

What condition is SR-528 over Banana River Relief 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 over Banana River Relief carry?

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

How long is SR-528 over Banana River Relief?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 over Banana River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.