US Bridges

SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek

Good

Martin County, Florida · 0.4MI N of Cove Road · Structure no. 894055

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE Ebbtide Ave.
CrossesSalerno Creek
Location0.4MI N of Cove Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMartin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.14342, -80.20008
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 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 SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Ebbtide Ave. 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 SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SE Ebbtide Ave. over Salerno Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.