Banana River Drive over Banana River
FairBrevard County, Florida · 0.3 Mile West of SR-513 · Structure no. 704063
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 794 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,569
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Banana River Drive over Banana River is a steel movable - swing carrying Banana River Drive over Banana River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 98 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 2,569 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2044. The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Banana River Drive over Banana River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Banana River Drive over Banana 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Banana River Drive over Banana River carry?
About 2,569 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Banana River Drive over Banana River?
The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Banana River Drive over Banana River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.