US Bridges

SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-401 SB - Barge Canal · Structure no. 700031

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
314 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,593 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-401 SB
CrossesService RD & Canal
LocationSR-401 SB - Barge Canal
RouteState Highway 401
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40921, -80.63247
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic6,593 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal built?

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

What condition is SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-401 SB over Service RD & Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.