SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4)
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · E Congress Ave and W I-95 · Structure no. 930015
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,000
- 2025 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,895 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4) built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4) 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4) carry?
About 57,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4)?
The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.
Who owns SR 794 (yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.