US Bridges

CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway

Fair

Martin County, Florida · 0.1 MI West of SR-76 · Structure no. 894062

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,069 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,445 by 2042. The structure is 3,069 ft (935.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR-714 Indian St.
CrossesOkeechobee Waterway
Location0.1 MI West of SR-76
RouteCounty Highway 714
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.15936, -80.25386
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+15 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,069 ft (935.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic32,445 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway?

The structure is 3,069 ft (935.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns CR-714 Indian St. over Okeechobee Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.