EB Martin Downs Bl
Carrying EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River
0.34 mi W of Kanner Hwy, Martin, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EB Martin Downs Bl
The EB Martin Downs Bl bridge in Martin, Florida carries EB Martin Downs Bl over S Fork St. Lucie River. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 24 sections, stretching 563.0 meters (1847 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,750 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EB Martin Downs Bl compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 24
- Structure Length
- 563.0 m (1847 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,750 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 890038
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB Martin Downs Bl is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare EB Martin Downs Bl against other structures in Martin and across Florida. Florida bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for EB Martin Downs Bl?
EB Martin Downs Bl in Martin, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is EB Martin Downs Bl inspected?
EB Martin Downs Bl's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,750 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB Martin Downs Bl is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for EB Martin Downs Bl?
EB Martin Downs Bl has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EB Martin Downs Bl?
EB Martin Downs Bl is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is EB Martin Downs Bl and does age affect safety?
EB Martin Downs Bl was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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