US Bridges

SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. East of US-1 · Structure no. 880051

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,350 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2042. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-510 Wabasso RD
CrossesIndian River
Location0.7 Mi. East of US-1
RouteState Highway 510
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.75574, -80.42475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,350 ft (411.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River?

The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-510 Wabasso RD over Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.