US Bridges

SR-520 EB over Indian River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR 520 EB - Indian River · Structure no. 700137

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 EB over Indian River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-520 EB over Indian River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2044. The structure is 2,326 ft (709 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520 EB
CrossesIndian River
LocationSR 520 EB - Indian River
RouteState Highway 520
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35634, -80.71811
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,326 ft (709 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic27,760 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-520 EB over Indian River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 EB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-520 EB over Indian River carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 EB over Indian River?

The structure is 2,326 ft (709 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 EB over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.