US Bridges

SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of SR 70 · Structure no. 940072

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 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 38,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,144 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR91 N/S Tpk 152.5
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI South of SR 70
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.40262, -80.39783
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,700 (2023)
Projected traffic67,144 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 38,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 N/S Tpk 152.5 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.