SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Florida · 2.5MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 894021
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SE County Line RD over N Fork Loxahatchee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.