US Bridges

SR-520 over Indian River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.5 Mile East of U.S 1 · Structure no. 700171

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Indian River is a concrete culvert carrying SR-520 over Indian River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 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 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520
CrossesIndian River
Location0.5 Mile East of U.S 1
RouteState Highway 520
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35594, -80.72352
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesRelief for 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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-520 over Indian River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR-520 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 January 2024.

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

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

How long is SR-520 over Indian River?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-520 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.