US Bridges

North 2nd Street over Moores Creek

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Orange Ave. · Structure no. 945000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 2nd Street over Moores Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying North 2nd Street over Moores Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2047. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 2nd Street
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Orange Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.45061, -80.32519
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2025)
Projected traffic360 by 2047
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 2nd Street over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is North 2nd Street over Moores 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does North 2nd Street over Moores Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North 2nd Street over Moores Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns North 2nd Street over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.