US Bridges

Service Road over Indian River Relief

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.2 Mile East of US-1 · Structure no. 704048

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over Indian River Relief is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Service Road over Indian River Relief in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesIndian River Relief
Location0.2 Mile East of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.61789, -80.80275
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2022)
Projected traffic528 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over Indian River Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over Indian River Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Service Road over Indian River Relief carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over Indian River Relief?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over Indian River Relief?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.