US Bridges

CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 100FT N of Angle Road · Structure no. 940071

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR603(JOHNSTON Rd)
CrossesBelcher Canal C-25
Location100FT N of Angle Road
RouteCounty Highway 603
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47011, -80.41993
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2045
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR603(JOHNSTON Rd) over Belcher Canal C-25?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.