US Bridges

EB SR 704 over I 95 SR 9

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · .7MI. E of Congress Ave. · Structure no. 930210

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
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

EB SR 704 over I 95 SR 9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB SR 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 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 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 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEB SR 704
CrossesI 95 SR 9
Location.7MI. E of Congress Ave.
RouteState Highway 704
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70593, -80.07608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 EB SR 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 EB SR 704 over I 95 SR 9 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does EB SR 704 over I 95 SR 9 carry?

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

How long is EB SR 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 79 ft wide.

Who owns EB SR 704 over I 95 SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.