US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal)
FairSt. Lucie County, Florida · 1.25MI North of SR-68 · Structure no. 940009
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 264 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal) is a concrete tee beam carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal) in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 77 years old, older 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 6 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,520 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal) built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal) 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal) carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal)?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Taylor CREEK(C-25 Canal)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.