US Bridges

SR-528 over Brightline Railroad

Good

Brevard County, Florida · SR-528 and Brightline RR · Structure no. 700241

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,000
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

SR-528 over Brightline Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-528 over Brightline Railroad in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 268 ft wide.

CarriesSR-528
CrossesBrightline Railroad
LocationSR-528 and Brightline RR
RouteState Highway 528
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.4002, -80.75401
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width268 ft (81.7 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2022)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 SR-528 over Brightline Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-528 over Brightline Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-528 over Brightline Railroad carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-528 over Brightline Railroad?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 268 ft wide.

Who owns SR-528 over Brightline Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.