US Bridges

SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · .5MI So. of ST Lucie Blvd · Structure no. 940143

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,738 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-713 (kings Hwy)
CrossesF.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1
Location.5MI So. of ST Lucie Blvd
RouteState Highway 713
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47701, -80.39887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2024)
Projected traffic18,738 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1 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 SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1 carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-713 (kings Hwy) over F.P.F.W.C.D. Canal No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.