US Bridges

Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37

Good

Brevard County, Florida · 0.1 MI E of Minton RD · Structure no. 705953

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37 in Brevard County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,905 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMalabar RD
CrossesMelb Tillman Canal 37
Location0.1 MI E of Minton RD
RouteCounty Highway 514
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.99908, -80.67167
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,905 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37 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 Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37 carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Malabar RD over Melb Tillman Canal 37?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.