US Bridges

NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25)

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.5 Mi. N. of SR 68 · Structure no. 940147

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25) is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25) in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB SR-615
CrossesBelcher Canal (C-25)
Location1.5 Mi. N. of SR 68
RouteState Highway 615
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.4689, -80.34962
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,309 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25) built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25) 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 NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25) carry?

About 9,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB SR-615 over Belcher Canal (C-25)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.