ST LUCIE BLVD
Carrying ST LUCIE BLVD over CROOKED CREEK
0.4MI NE OF A1A, Martin, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST LUCIE BLVD
The ST LUCIE BLVD bridge in Martin, Florida carries ST LUCIE BLVD over CROOKED CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,111 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST LUCIE BLVD 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
- 1955
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,111 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 894014
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 ST LUCIE BLVD 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 ST LUCIE BLVD 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 ST LUCIE BLVD?
ST LUCIE BLVD in Martin, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST LUCIE BLVD inspected?
ST LUCIE BLVD'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 3,111 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST LUCIE BLVD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST LUCIE BLVD?
ST LUCIE BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST LUCIE BLVD?
ST LUCIE BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ST LUCIE BLVD and does age affect safety?
ST LUCIE BLVD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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