US Bridges

Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement

Good

Brevard County, Florida · Ellis RD-I95 Utility Ease · Structure no. 700239

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,404 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEllis Road
CrossesI-95 Utility Easement
LocationEllis RD-I95 Utility Ease
RouteCounty Highway 509
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.09844, -80.70672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2022)
Projected traffic31,404 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Road over I-95 Utility Easement?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.