53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25
FairPosted for loadSt. Lucie County, Florida · 100FT N Angle RD CR-607A · Structure no. 940068
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25 is a concrete slab carrying 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25 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 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25 carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 53rd Street over Belcher Canal C-25?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.