US Bridges

EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River

Fair

Martin County, Florida · 0.34 MI W of Kanner HWY · Structure no. 890038

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,847 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,531 by 2042. The structure is 1,847 ft (563 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEB Martin Downs Bl
CrossesS Fork St. Lucie River
Location0.34 MI W of Kanner HWY
RouteState Highway 714
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.17414, -80.26083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,847 ft (563 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2024)
Projected traffic32,531 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River built?

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

What condition is EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River?

The structure is 1,847 ft (563 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.