US Bridges

CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal

Good

Martin County, Florida · 3.6 Mi. E of SR-710 · Structure no. 890015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR726(CITRUS Blvd)
CrossesBranch of C-44 Canal
Location3.6 Mi. E of SR-710
RouteCounty Highway 726
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.03497, -80.40317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR726(CITRUS Blvd) over Branch of C-44 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.