SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek)
GoodSt. Lucie County, Florida · 1 Mi. East I-95 on SR 68 · Structure no. 940152
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek) in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,138 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek) built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek) carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek)?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SR 68 (orange Ave) over Canal 29 (5 Mile Creek)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.