Max Brewer Bridge
A 3,207' high rise segmental span bridge built in 2010 to replace a low 1940's swing span bridge.
About Max Brewer Bridge
The A. Max Brewer Bridge was a $44.8 million design-build project located within the City of Titusville, just east of US 1 along SR 406. This massive project involved the replacement of an existing low-level ste, SR406, Titusville|link= ]] swing-span bridge (Bridge No. 704049) and south relief bridge (Bridge No. 704125), both constructed in the 1940s. The original bridge was in poor mechanical condition and prone to breakdowns during normal operation, frequently delaying commuters and tourists during peak traffic times. The breakdowns also prohibited large vessels from continuing along the Intracoastal Waterway. The maturing structure was beginning to deteriorate over time, giving FDOT District Five an urgent challenge to be resolved.[1]
Max Brewer Bridge is closed to vehicle traffic during Kennedy Space Center launches, and becomes an ideal viewing spot for pedestrians. The bridge is a popular recreational spot for Titusville residents. The bridge grounds offer boat ramps, fishing piers, catwalks, and picnic areas on the water. A brisk walk over the bridge and back is a favorite exercise routine for local walkers.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) maintains a field office, and Florida Marine Patrol docks patrol boats, at the northeast corner of the bridge.
Fact Sheet
Overview: 2010 Segmental span bridge over Indian River on SR406
- Location: A. Max Brewer Memorial Pkwy, Titusville, Brevard, FL 32796
- Roadway: SR406
- Also called: A. Max Brewer Causeway
- Owner: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
- History: Original 1940 low swing span bridge replaced with a 65' high segmental span bridge in 2010
- Builder: DRMP, Inc.
- Cost:$ 44.5 million
- Type: Segmental Span
- Dimensions:
- * Total length: 3,207.0 ft. (0.6 mi.)
- * Deck width: 50.0 ft.
- * Elevation: 65 ft. above sea level
- Location:
- * Approximate latitude, longitude: +28.62036, -80.79814 (decimal degrees) 28°37'13" N, 80°47'53" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
- * Approximate UTM coordinates: 17/519732/3165942 (zone/easting/northing)
- * Quadrangle map: Titusville
Video
Max Brewer Bridge Replacement Project: Promotional video from the bridge contractor, DRMP, Inc. (2010)
A. Max Brewer Bridge Replacement Project: Prebuild video showing the old swing bridge.
Web Links
Owner: Florida Department of Transportation
Builders:
- DRMP:Max Brewer Bridge Replacement
- Lane:Max Brewer Bridge Replacement
- Finley:Max Brewer Bridge Design
