US Bridges

South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Floresta DR · Structure no. 945251

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Bend Blvd.
CrossesCanal C-24
Location0.2MI S of Floresta DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.26212, -80.33592
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24 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 South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South Bend Blvd. over Canal C-24?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.