US Bridges

Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek

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St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.1MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 944017

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJuanita Ave.
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location0.1MI W of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 611A
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.47292, -80.33853
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,319 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juanita Ave. over Taylor 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Juanita Ave. over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.