US Bridges

SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Just W. of Congress Ave. · Structure no. 930069

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 59 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 43,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,472 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR806 Atlantic Ave
CrossesEl Rio Canal E-4
LocationJust W. of Congress Ave.
RouteState Highway 806
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.45935, -80.09648
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,500 (2022)
Projected traffic75,472 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4 carry?

About 43,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SR806 Atlantic Ave over El Rio Canal E-4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.