US Bridges

SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 2 MI N. of SR 68 · Structure no. 940148

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,930 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).

CarriesSB Sr- 615
CrossesCanal No. 1
Location2 MI N. of SR 68
RouteState Highway 615
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47663, -80.34979
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1 built?

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

What condition is SB Sr- 615 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1?

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 SB Sr- 615 over Canal No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.