US Bridges

SR-520 over Banana River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-520 - Banana River · Structure no. 700208

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 over Banana River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-520 over Banana River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-520
CrossesBanana River
LocationSR-520 - Banana River
RouteState Highway 520
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35744, -80.66015
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 over Banana River 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 March 2023.

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

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

How long is SR-520 over Banana River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 over Banana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.