US Bridges

Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal

Fair

Brevard County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Malabar Road · Structure no. 705907

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,196 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEldron Blvd
CrossesTillman Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Malabar Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00626, -80.66289
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic9,196 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eldron Blvd over Tillman Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.