US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Lake Worth · Structure no. 930259

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 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 5 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 233,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404,255 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 95 SR 9
Crosses17th Avenue North
LocationLake Worth
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.63629, -80.06839
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width207 ft (63.1 m)
Roadway width202 ft (61.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233,000 (2024)
Projected traffic404,255 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
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 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North carry?

About 233,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over 17th Avenue North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.