US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 Mile North of 45th ST · Structure no. 930171

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
191,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 58 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 191,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 331,385 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SR 9
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.4 Mile North of 45th ST
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76556, -80.09375
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191,000 (2024)
Projected traffic331,385 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 191,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.