US Bridges

US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 4.1MI N of Wpb Canal · Structure no. 930091

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut is a concrete slab carrying US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 71 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS98&441 SR700&15
CrossesDrainage Canal Sand Cut
Location4.1MI N of Wpb Canal
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.91714, -80.61326
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 18 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US98&441 SR700&15 over Drainage Canal Sand Cut?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.