US Bridges

Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad

Fair

St. Lucie County, Florida · Citrus Ave/Fec RR · Structure no. 940047

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
502 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2045. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCitrus Ave
CrossesFec Railroad
LocationCitrus Ave/Fec RR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44423, -80.32402
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Citrus Ave over Fec Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.