US Bridges

Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 5.7MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 945272

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24 in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPort ST Lucie Blvd
CrossesCanal C-24
Location5.7MI W of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.26545, -80.37174
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port ST Lucie 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 Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Port ST Lucie Blvd over Canal C-24?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.