US Bridges

SR-528 over Sykes Creek

Good

Brevard County, Florida · SR-528 EB - Sykes Creek · Structure no. 700112

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-528 over Sykes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 over Sykes Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,459 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR-528
CrossesSykes Creek
LocationSR-528 EB - Sykes Creek
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40521, -80.69424
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2022)
Projected traffic26,459 by 2044
Trucks5%
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$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-528 over Sykes Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-528 over Sykes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-528 over Sykes Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 over Sykes Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 over Sykes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.