US Bridges

Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal

Fair

Broward County, Florida · 0.15MI W of SR-7 (US-441) · Structure no. 867310

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal in Broward County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Palm Blvd
CrossesMargate Canal
Location0.15MI W of SR-7 (US-441)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroward County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.2547, -80.20412
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Royal Palm Blvd over Margate 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Palm Blvd over Margate Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.