US Bridges

NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2.5 Mi. N of SR 68 · Structure no. 940092

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
497 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,050 by 2045. The structure is 497 ft (151.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesAngle RD - Belcher Canal
Location2.5 Mi. N of SR 68
RouteInterstate 95
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47008, -80.42576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length497 ft (151.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,050 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is NB I-95 (SR-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal?

The structure is 497 ft (151.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-95 (SR-9) over Angle RD - Belcher Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.