US Bridges

Croton Road over Eau Gallie River

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.2 Mile S of Aurora Road · Structure no. 704176

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croton Road over Eau Gallie River is a concrete culvert carrying Croton Road over Eau Gallie River in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,842 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCroton Road
CrossesEau Gallie River
Location0.2 Mile S of Aurora Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.13274, -80.65506
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,200 (2022)
Projected traffic29,842 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Road over Eau Gallie River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croton Road over Eau Gallie River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Croton Road over Eau Gallie River carry?

About 17,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Croton Road over Eau Gallie River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Croton Road over Eau Gallie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.