US Bridges

SR-518 over Indian River Icw

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-518 over Indian River · Structure no. 700184

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,902 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-518 over Indian River Icw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-518 over Indian River Icw in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,328 by 2044. The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-518
CrossesIndian River Icw
LocationSR-518 over Indian River
RouteState Highway 518
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.13276, -80.61741
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,902 ft (884.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,500 (2022)
Projected traffic63,328 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-518 over Indian River Icw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-518 over Indian River Icw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-518 over Indian River Icw carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-518 over Indian River Icw?

The structure is 2,902 ft (884.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR-518 over Indian River Icw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.