Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek
GoodMartin County, Florida · At Salerno Road and A1A · Structure no. 894041
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie HWY (A1A) over Salerno Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.