US Bridges

Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84

Fair

St. Lucie County, Florida · 1.2MI W of Port St. Lucie · Structure no. 945257

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPaar Dr.
CrossesCanal E-12/E-84
Location1.2MI W of Port St. Lucie
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.22062, -80.39154
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 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 Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Paar Dr. over Canal E-12/E-84?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.