US Bridges

Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River

Fair

Martin County, Florida · W. of Jensen Bch. Cswy. · Structure no. 890138

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,952 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJensen Bch. Cswy.
CrossesW. Relief Indian River
LocationW. of Jensen Bch. Cswy.
RouteState Highway 732
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.25086, -80.22716
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,952 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jensen Bch. Cswy. over W. Relief Indian River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.