US Bridges

SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2.5 MI North of CR-68 · Structure no. 940083

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,350
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 NB Tpk 158.6
CrossesCanal L-20
Location2.5 MI North of CR-68
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47758, -80.45058
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20 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 158.6 over Canal L-20 carry?

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

How long is SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 NB Tpk 158.6 over Canal L-20?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.