Brevard County Bridge Report Card
Brevard County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County has 250 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.4% is at or below the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 37,000 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Brevard County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 250 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 37,000 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,225,333 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 37,000 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Brevard County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us-1 over City St. & Crane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37,000 | 1959 |
| Banana River Drive over Banana River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,569 | 1927 |
| Patti Drive over Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 322 | 1977 |
| I-95 over Fiske Canal | High traffic | Fair | 98,506 | 1965 |
| I-95 over Milners Canal | High traffic | Fair | 96,000 | 1964 |
| I-95 over Brushy Canal | High traffic | Fair | 95,500 | 1965 |
| I-95 over Palm Canal | High traffic | Fair | 95,500 | 1965 |
| I-95 over Rockledge Creek | High traffic | Fair | 94,085 | 1965 |
| I-95 over Rockledge Canal | High traffic | Fair | 94,085 | 1965 |
| I-95 over Beamers Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 94,084 | 1987 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.