US Bridges

CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 4.28 Mi. W of Fl Tpk · Structure no. 944015

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal is a concrete culvert carrying CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,454 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-68 (orange Ave)
CrossesHeader Canal
Location4.28 Mi. W of Fl Tpk
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.44748, -80.49732
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,454 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header 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 CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns CR-68 (orange Ave) over Header Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.