IRLNews:Sebastian Inlet Bridge Set for 2026 Replacement
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Sebastian Inlet Bridge Set for 2026 Replacement
December 9, 2021
Sebastian Inlet bridge set to be replaced in 2026
Sebastian Inlet - The 57-year-old bridge spanning the Sebastian Inlet to link the Brevard and Indian River barrier islands is set to be replaced in late 2026, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
The James H. Pruitt Memorial Bridge, commonly called the Sebastian Inlet bridge, was evaluated by District Four on Nov. 14, 2018 following Hurricane Florence. Based on this evaluation the bridge was rated as structurally deficient with a sufficiency rating of 51.6 and a health index of 79.8.
The FDOT Bridge Policy dictates that bridges should be replaced within six years of being deemed structurally deficient. Bridges with a health index of less than 85 require repairs or replacement.
Full News Story: VeroNews - Sebastian Inlet bridge set to be replaced in 2026Credit: Author: Samantha Baita
Location: Central Indian River: Sebastian Inlet: Indian River County
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News Headline Link Published by VeroNews.com on December 09, 2021. Retrieved on December 12, 2021.
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