US Bridges

River Drive over Rio Mar Bay

Good

Indian River County, Florida · 100FT. South of Bay Drive · Structure no. 885812

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

River Drive over Rio Mar Bay is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River 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 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Drive
CrossesRio Mar Bay
Location100FT. South of Bay Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.64083, -80.36222
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 River Drive over Rio Mar Bay built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 River Drive over Rio Mar Bay carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River 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 46 ft wide.

Who owns River Drive over Rio Mar Bay?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.