US Bridges

Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.2MI N of NW Bayshore Bl · Structure no. 945253

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSelvitz Rd.
CrossesCanal C-108
Location0.2MI N of NW Bayshore Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.33774, -80.36658
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108 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 Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108 carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Selvitz Rd. over Canal C-108?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.