US Bridges

Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Brevard County, Florida · At Lake Washington RD · Structure no. 704203

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 47 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSpotted Fawn Way
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationAt Lake Washington RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.14617, -80.71086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic347 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Spotted Fawn Way over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.