US Bridges

SR-520 over Sykes Creek

Good

Brevard County, Florida · SR-520 - Sykes Creek · Structure no. 700193

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Sykes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-520 over Sykes Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520
CrossesSykes Creek
LocationSR-520 - Sykes Creek
RouteState Highway 520
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35723, -80.67973
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sykes Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 over Sykes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR-520 over Sykes Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 over Sykes Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 over Sykes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.