US Bridges

SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Martin CO Lin · Structure no. 930241

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,700
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 69 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 52,700 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,434 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR91 N/S Tpk 117.6
CrossesLoxahatchee Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Martin CO Lin
RouteState Highway 91
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.9543, -80.1655
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,700 (2023)
Projected traffic91,434 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek carry?

About 52,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR91 N/S Tpk 117.6 over Loxahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.