US Bridges

Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway

Good

Charlotte County, Florida · 0.2MI N of Eleanor · Structure no. 014048

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway in Charlotte County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,105 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJacobs Street
CrossesJupiter Waterway
Location0.2MI N of Eleanor
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.00683, -82.22219
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,105 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobs Street over Jupiter Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.