Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal
GoodBrevard County, Florida · 1 MI North of Malabar RD · Structure no. 705906
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,773 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Drive over Melbourne-Tillman Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.