US Bridges

Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Ontario Drive · Structure no. 894048

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHuron Way
CrossesCoral Gardens Outfall
Location0.1MI E of Ontario Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.14939, -80.24052
Functional classUrban Local

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall 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 Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Huron Way over Coral Gardens Outfall?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.