US Bridges

Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24

FairPosted for load

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.5MI N of Gatlin Blvd. · Structure no. 945256

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSavona Blvd.
CrossesCanal C-24
Location0.5MI N of Gatlin Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.2695, -80.3863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Savona Blvd. over Canal C-24?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.