Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek
GoodSt. Lucie County, Florida · 0.6MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 945250
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westmoreland Blvd over Howard 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Westmoreland Blvd over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.