US Bridges

SR-50 EB over St. Johns River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-50 EB -St Johns River · Structure no. 700107

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 EB over St. Johns River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-50 EB over St. Johns River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-50 EB
CrossesSt. Johns River
LocationSR-50 EB -St Johns River
RouteState Highway 50
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.5436, -80.9328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2022)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$109,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-50 EB over St. Johns River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50 EB over St. Johns 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 EB over St. Johns River carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 EB over St. Johns River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR-50 EB over St. Johns River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.