US Bridges

SR-520 over Banana River Relief

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-520 - Banana River · Structure no. 700192

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Banana River Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-520 over Banana River Relief in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR-520
CrossesBanana River Relief
LocationSR-520 - Banana River
RouteState Highway 520
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35786, -80.61511
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-520 over Banana River Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 over Banana River Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-520 over Banana River Relief carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 over Banana River Relief?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 over Banana River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.