US Bridges

Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Tpk/Pga Blvd Interchange · Structure no. 930265

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPga Blvd. (sr 786)
CrossesFl. Tpk. SR-91
LocationTpk/Pga Blvd Interchange
RouteState Highway 786
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83918, -80.12969
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Pga Blvd. (sr 786) over Fl. Tpk. SR-91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.