US Bridges

Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.6MI N of P ST Lucie Bld · Structure no. 944013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAiroso Blvd
CrossesElkcam Canal
Location1.6MI N of P ST Lucie Bld
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29381, -80.3496
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal 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 Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Airoso Blvd over Elkcam Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.