US Bridges

Kestor DR over Canal C-108

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Darwin Blvd · Structure no. 945264

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kestor DR over Canal C-108 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kestor DR over Canal C-108 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKestor DR
CrossesCanal C-108
Location0.3MI E of Darwin Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.21687, -80.34985
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Kestor DR over Canal C-108 built?

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

What condition is Kestor DR 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 Kestor DR over Canal C-108 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kestor DR over Canal C-108?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kestor DR over Canal C-108?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.