US Bridges

EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2MI. East of SR-91 · Structure no. 940140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
417 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,242 by 2044. The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Prt ST Lucie Bd
CrossesN. Fork St. Lucie River
Location2MI. East of SR-91
RouteState Highway 716
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27171, -80.32222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length417 ft (127.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2024)
Projected traffic44,242 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River?

The structure is 417 ft (127.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns EB Prt ST Lucie Bd over N. Fork St. Lucie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.