US Bridges

Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.5MI N of Plmbch CO Line · Structure no. 894044

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland Way
CrossesLoxahatchee Riv NW Fork
Location0.5MI N of Plmbch CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.97654, -80.13231
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork 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 Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Island Way over Loxahatchee Riv NW Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.