US Bridges

SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Indian River County, Florida · 1.4MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 880053

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,689 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway in Indian River 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 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 1,689 ft (514.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-510(WABASSO Rd)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1.4MI E of US-1
RouteState Highway 510
CountyIndian River County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.76106, -80.416
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 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,689 ft (514.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Intracoastal Waterway built?

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

What condition is SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,689 ft (514.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR-510(WABASSO Rd) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.