US Bridges

G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 930026

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 76 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesG Bush BLVD(NE8th)
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.3MI E of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 806A
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.47407, -80.06213
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is G Bush BLVD(NE8th) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns G Bush BLVD(NE8th) over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.