US Bridges

Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 1 MI N of Malabar Road · Structure no. 705909

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,748 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJupiter Blvd.
CrossesMelbourne Tillman Canal
Location1 MI N of Malabar Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.01358, -80.69671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,748 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jupiter Blvd. 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 Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jupiter Blvd. over Melbourne Tillman Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.