US Bridges

I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Boca Raton · Structure no. 930188

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 113,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,922 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SB
CrossesPalmetto Park Road
LocationBoca Raton
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.35079, -80.11811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,500 (2024)
Projected traffic196,922 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road carry?

About 113,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SB over Palmetto Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.