US Bridges

Aviation Ave. over Tillman Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Malabar Rd. · Structure no. 705908

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aviation Ave. over Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Aviation Ave. 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 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAviation Ave.
CrossesTillman Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Malabar Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.00636, -80.67079
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.9 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2024)
Projected traffic828 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Aviation Ave. over Tillman Canal built?

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

What condition is Aviation Ave. over 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 Aviation Ave. over Tillman Canal carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Aviation Ave. 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Aviation Ave. over Tillman Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.