Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal
GoodMonroe County, Florida · 0.3 Mile E of US-1 MM14.8 · Structure no. 904140
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 593
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal is a concrete slab carrying Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 593 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 973 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal carry?
About 593 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Palm Drive over Bay Point Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.