US Bridges

SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River

Good

Martin County, Florida · .25 MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 890127

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-76
CrossesS. Fork St. Lucie River
Location.25 MI East of I-95
RouteState Highway 76
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.11386, -80.25572
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2024)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR-76 over S. Fork St. Lucie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.