US Bridges

SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile S of Linton Blvd · Structure no. 930184

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
111,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 53 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 111,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,585 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB I 95 SR 9
CrossesC-15 Canal
Location1 Mile S of Linton Blvd
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42456, -80.09025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,000 (2023)
Projected traffic192,585 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal carry?

About 111,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SB I 95 SR 9 over C-15 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.