US Bridges

SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.74 MI N of ST Lucie Blv · Structure no. 940104

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,450
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1956, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,686 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR91 SB Tpk 144.6
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.74 MI N of ST Lucie Blv
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29355, -80.36977
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,450 (2022)
Projected traffic40,686 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 23,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR91 SB Tpk 144.6 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.