US Bridges

SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-507 NB - Tillman Canal · Structure no. 700185

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 63 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-507 NB
CrossesTillman Canal
LocationSR-507 NB - Tillman Canal
RouteState Highway 507
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01317, -80.62214
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2024)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR-507 NB over Tillman Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.