I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.25 Miles S/O SR 794 · Structure no. 930251
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 231,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 51 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 231,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 400,785 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 276 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I 95 SR 9 over El Rio 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal carry?
About 231,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 276 ft wide.
Who owns I 95 SR 9 over El Rio Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.