US Bridges

SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int)

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of ST Lucie Blvd · Structure no. 940121

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int) in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR91 Tpk SB 143.3
CrossesSR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int)
Location0.2 MI N of ST Lucie Blvd
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27633, -80.36007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int) 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 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int) carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int)?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 Tpk SB 143.3 over SR-91 Tpk (st Lucie Int)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.