US Bridges

SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.83 Miles N of CR-68 · Structure no. 940073

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,350
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 18,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,837 by 2044. The structure is 490 ft (149.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 NB Tpk 157.9
CrossesAngle RD & Belcher Canal
Location1.83 Miles N of CR-68
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47028, -80.44304
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length490 ft (149.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,350 (2022)
Projected traffic31,837 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$154,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal 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 SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal carry?

About 18,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal?

The structure is 490 ft (149.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 NB Tpk 157.9 over Angle RD & Belcher Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.