East Island Access
Carrying East Island Access over East Indian River Relief
Eastside of Lyons Bridge, Martin, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: East Island Access
The East Island Access bridge in Martin, Florida carries East Island Access over East Indian River Relief. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 10 sections, stretching 148.1 meters (486 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How East Island Access compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2006
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 148.1 m (486 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 890149
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether East Island Access is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare East Island Access against other structures in Martin and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for East Island Access?
East Island Access in Martin, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is East Island Access inspected?
East Island Access's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. East Island Access is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for East Island Access?
East Island Access has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining East Island Access?
East Island Access is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is East Island Access and does age affect safety?
East Island Access was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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