US Bridges

SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2 Mi. N of Gatlin Blvd. · Structure no. 940113

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
416 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
49,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 43 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 49,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,317 by 2045. The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesSW Cadima ST & C24 Canal
Location2 Mi. N of Gatlin Blvd.
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28931, -80.42109
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length416 ft (126.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,750 (2023)
Projected traffic86,317 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal carry?

About 49,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal?

The structure is 416 ft (126.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-95 (SR-9) over SW Cadima ST & C24 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.