US Bridges

SR-528 WB over Indian River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-528 WB - Indian River · Structure no. 700110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-528 WB over Indian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 WB over Indian River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 28,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,926 by 2045. The structure is 2,303 ft (702 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-528 WB
CrossesIndian River
LocationSR-528 WB - Indian River
RouteState Highway 528
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40222, -80.73806
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 inspectionMay 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 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 rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,303 ft (702 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,199 (2023)
Projected traffic48,926 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-528 WB over Indian River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-528 WB over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR-528 WB over Indian River carry?

About 28,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 WB over Indian River?

The structure is 2,303 ft (702 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 WB over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.