US Bridges

SR-520 over Indian River Relief East

Good

Brevard County, Florida · SR-520 - Indian R. Rel. · Structure no. 700196

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Indian River Relief East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-520 over Indian River Relief East in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,785 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR-520
CrossesIndian River Relief East
LocationSR-520 - Indian R. Rel.
RouteState Highway 520
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35662, -80.7096
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic53,785 by 2044
Trucks6%
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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-520 over Indian River Relief East built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 over Indian River Relief East 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 Indian River Relief East carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 over Indian River Relief East?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 over Indian River Relief East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.