US Bridges

CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2.9 Miles N of SR 70 · Structure no. 940056

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,115 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR68 Orang a 156.1
CrossesSR 91 Tpk 156.1
Location2.9 Miles N of SR 70
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44756, -80.42733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2024)
Projected traffic5,115 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1 carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR68 Orang a 156.1 over SR 91 Tpk 156.1?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.