CR605 OLD DIXIE HW
Carrying CR605 OLD DIXIE HW over TAYLOR CREEK
0.3 MILES NORTH OF US-1, St. Lucie, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR605 OLD DIXIE HW
The CR605 OLD DIXIE HW bridge in St. Lucie, Florida carries CR605 OLD DIXIE HW over TAYLOR CREEK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 68.3 meters (224 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR605 OLD DIXIE HW 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
- 1962
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 68.3 m (224 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 940029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CR605 OLD DIXIE HW against other structures in St. Lucie 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 CR605 OLD DIXIE HW?
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW in St. Lucie, Florida has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR605 OLD DIXIE HW inspected?
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW'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 2,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR605 OLD DIXIE HW is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CR605 OLD DIXIE HW?
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR605 OLD DIXIE HW?
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR605 OLD DIXIE HW and does age affect safety?
CR605 OLD DIXIE HW was built in 1962, making it 64 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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