US Bridges

Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 1.35 MI North of SR-516 · Structure no. 704151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,779 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobt J Conla Bl EB
CrossesF.E.C. Railroad
Location1.35 MI North of SR-516
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.05313, -80.59305
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic19,779 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Robt J Conla Bl EB over F.E.C. Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.