Simara Street over Barbara Basin
GoodMartin County, Florida · 0.25MI E of Sewalls Pt RD · Structure no. 895505
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simara Street over Barbara Basin is a concrete slab carrying Simara Street over Barbara Basin in Martin County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 Simara Street over Barbara Basin built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simara Street over Barbara Basin 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Simara Street over Barbara Basin carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Simara Street over Barbara Basin?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Simara Street over Barbara Basin?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.