Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay
GoodIndian River County, Florida · 0.1 Mile West of A1A · Structure no. 885811
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay in Indian River County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Drive over Rio Mar Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.