US Bridges

EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1000W of SR5 & E OFSR811 · Structure no. 930106

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
387 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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.

It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,965 by 2044. The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Pga Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1000W of SR5 & E OFSR811
RouteState Highway 786
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.84444, -80.06694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2024)
Projected traffic32,965 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is EB Pga Blvd. 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 EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 387 ft (118.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns EB Pga Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.