US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile South of SR-786 · Structure no. 930004
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 442 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2042. The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway?
The structure is 442 ft (134.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over Intracoastal Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.