US Bridges

Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.57 N of Pt ST Lucie Bl · Structure no. 944023

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFloresta Drive
CrossesElkcam Waterway
Location0.57 N of Pt ST Lucie Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.28037, -80.33179
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Floresta Drive over Elkcam Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.