US Bridges

WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.8MI. East of SR-91 · Structure no. 940144

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,242 by 2044. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB St. Lucie Blvd.
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.8MI. East of SR-91
RouteState Highway 716
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27188, -80.3246
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek built?

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

What condition is WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek 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 WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek carry?

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

How long is WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns WB St. Lucie Blvd. over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.