US Bridges

Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.25MI E of US 1 · Structure no. 930214

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
456 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,625
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1967, 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 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 9,625 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2042. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolbright Road
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.25MI E of US 1
RouteCounty Highway 792
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.5145, -80.05567
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,625 (2023)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway built?

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

What condition is Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 9,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Woolbright Road over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.