US Bridges

SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · At Boca Raton Interchange · Structure no. 930333

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int) is a concrete slab carrying SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,967 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3
CrossesLat Canl #45(GLADES Int)
LocationAt Boca Raton Interchange
RouteState Highway 91
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3736, -80.16903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic13,967 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int) carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int)?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 Tpk Rmp 76.3 over Lat Canl #45(GLADES Int)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.