US Bridges

SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River

Fair

Martin County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Loxahatchee RD · Structure no. 894019

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Island Way Road
CrossesLoxahatchee River
Location0.2MI E of Loxahatchee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97466, -80.13679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE Island Way Road over Loxahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.