US Bridges

CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal

Good

Martin County, Florida · 5.8MI. E of SR-710 · Structure no. 894029

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,062 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR-726 Citrus Blvd
CrossesOrange Canal
Location5.8MI. E of SR-710
RouteCounty Highway 726
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.04534, -80.37266
Functional classRural 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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2023)
Projected traffic4,062 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal 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 CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR-726 Citrus Blvd over Orange Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.