US Bridges

Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 4.6MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 945273

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,801 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPort ST Lucie Blvd
CrossesMonterrey Waterway
Location4.6MI W of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.27084, -80.36326
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2023)
Projected traffic28,801 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
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 Monterrey Waterway built?

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

What condition is Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway 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 Monterrey Waterway carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Port ST Lucie Blvd over Monterrey Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.