US Bridges

SR-520 EB over Banana River

Good

Brevard County, Florida · SR-520 EB - Banana River · Structure no. 700220

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
822 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-520 EB over Banana River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-520 EB over Banana River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-520 EB
CrossesBanana River
LocationSR-520 EB - Banana River
RouteState Highway 520
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.35731, -80.64812
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length822 ft (250.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-520 EB over Banana River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-520 EB over Banana River 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 September 2024.

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

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-520 EB over Banana River?

The structure is 822 ft (250.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR-520 EB over Banana River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.