US Bridges

SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.6 Miles North of SR 710 · Structure no. 930146

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,988
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 64,988 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,754 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesSR91 N/S Tpk 107.8
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.6 Miles North of SR 710
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.81916, -80.13077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,988 (2023)
Projected traffic112,754 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 64,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR91 N/S Tpk 107.8 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.