US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.7 Mile North of SR 804 · Structure no. 930287

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
113,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 113,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 196,922 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 95 SR 9
CrossesBoynton Canal C-16
Location0.7 Mile North of SR 804
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.53924, -80.07287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.5 m)
Roadway width198 ft (60.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,500 (2023)
Projected traffic196,922 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16 carry?

About 113,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over Boynton Canal C-16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.