US Bridges

Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI East of US-1 (SR-5) · Structure no. 930322

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
1,391 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,719 by 2042. The structure is 1,391 ft (423.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLinton Blvd.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.2MI East of US-1 (SR-5)
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.43977, -80.06521
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,391 ft (423.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic26,719 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 1,391 ft (423.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Linton Blvd. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.