US Bridges

Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.9 MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 944012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 24,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,202 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPrima Vista Blvd.
CrossesFork of St. Lucie River
Location0.9 MI W of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.32381, -80.33506
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,900 (2023)
Projected traffic43,202 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River carry?

About 24,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Prima Vista Blvd. over Fork of St. Lucie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.