US Bridges

Dubber Road over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Brevard County, Florida · 100 Ft West of Ruffner RD · Structure no. 705601

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubber Road over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dubber Road over Crane Creek in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDubber Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location100 Ft West of Ruffner RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.07465, -80.62676
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2023)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dubber Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dubber Road over Crane Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dubber Road over Crane Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dubber Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dubber Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.