US Bridges

ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike)

Good

St. Lucie County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Bayshore Blvd. · Structure no. 949901

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike) in St. Lucie County, Florida. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 37 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesST Lucie W Blvd WB
CrossesSR-91 (fl Turnpike)
Location0.1MI W of Bayshore Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.31786, -80.37432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike) 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 ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike) carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike)?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST Lucie W Blvd WB over SR-91 (fl Turnpike)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.