US Bridges

W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9)

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · .7MI. E of Congress Ave. · Structure no. 930183

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW/B S.R. 704
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
Location.7MI. E of Congress Ave.
RouteState Highway 704
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70618, -80.07524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns W/B S.R. 704 over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.