US Bridges

I-95 over Rockledge Creek

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 2.4 Mi. S of SR-520 · Structure no. 700050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Rockledge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 over Rockledge Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 94,085 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,237 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesRockledge Creek
Location2.4 Mi. S of SR-520
RouteInterstate 95
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.32996, -80.77501
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,085 (2022)
Projected traffic163,237 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Rockledge Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Rockledge Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Rockledge Creek carry?

About 94,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Rockledge Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-95 over Rockledge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.