US Bridges

Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal

Fair

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. West of I-95 · Structure no. 945274

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,135 by 2045. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrosstown Parkway
CrossesC-24 Canal
Location0.7 Mi. West of I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountySt. Lucie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.29444, -80.42639
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2023)
Projected traffic71,135 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Crosstown Parkway over C-24 Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.