US Bridges

Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.8MI S of Britt Road · Structure no. 894001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,728
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Lake Road
CrossesHalf Mile Lake
Location0.8MI S of Britt Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22248, -80.27376
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2023)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake 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 Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Lake Road over Half Mile Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.