Spanning the Intracoastal Waterway, the original A. Max Brewer bridge was constructed in the 1940s.

Because of the bridge's age and poor mechanical condition, the swing-span portion of the bridge was prone to breakdowns during normal operations, preventing large marine vessels from continuing along the Intracoastal Waterway and impeding vehicular traffic on the bridge. Lane replaced the existing bridge with a 3,207-foot, high-level fixed bridge, which includes a three-span continuous superstructure main unit.

The bridge is comprised of pre-tensioned, 78-inch bulb-tee approach spans and a post-tensioned, three-span continuous modified 78-inch bulb-tee channel unit. Supported by single column hammerhead style piers that efficiently resist the structural load combinations, the bridge doesn't lack aesthetic appeal.

Lane also reconstructed and realigned the SR 406 roadway and bridge approaches and built a 300-foot, ADA-compliant fishing pier adjacent to the bridge with decorative railings and pedestrian lighting.

Accolades:

• 2011 Florida Transportation Builders Association Best in Construction Design-Build
• 2012 DBIA Merit Award in the Transportation Category for the Florida Design-Build Awards
• 2012 America's Transportation Award: Best Use of Innovation, Medium Project Category
• 2012 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): People's Choice Award (National Award)
• 2013 Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) Engineering Excellence Grand Award
• 2013 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC): National Recognition Award (National Award)

Contractor  The Lane Construction Corporation (controllata del Gruppo Salini Impregilo)

Client: Florida Department of Transportation