US Bridges

Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek

Good

Brevard County, Florida · .8 Mile North of SR-520 · Structure no. 704011

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2042. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSykes Creek Pkwy
CrossesSykes Creek
Location.8 Mile North of SR-520
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.36838, -80.68209
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2022)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sykes Creek Pkwy over Sykes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.