US Bridges

SR-528 over Banana River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.7MI W of SR-401 · Structure no. 700028

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,115 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
17,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-528 over Banana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 over Banana River 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 5 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 17,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,929 by 2045. The structure is 1,115 ft (339.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-528
CrossesBanana River
Location0.7MI W of SR-401
RouteState Highway 528
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40526, -80.64618
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,115 ft (339.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,250 (2023)
Projected traffic29,929 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-528 over Banana River built?

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

What condition is SR-528 over Banana 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 July 2024.

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

About 17,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 over Banana River?

The structure is 1,115 ft (339.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 over Banana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.