US Bridges

SR-528 over Indian River

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · SR-528 EB - Indian River · Structure no. 700221

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,835 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
28,199
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-528 over Indian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 over Indian 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 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 28,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,926 by 2045. The structure is 3,835 ft (1,168.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-528
CrossesIndian River
LocationSR-528 EB - Indian River
RouteState Highway 528
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.40256, -80.73472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,835 ft (1,168.9 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,199 (2023)
Projected traffic48,926 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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-528 over Indian River built?

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

What condition is SR-528 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-528 over Indian River carry?

About 28,199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 over Indian River?

The structure is 3,835 ft (1,168.9 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.