US Bridges

SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.3MI. W of Tpk. · Structure no. 930356

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 62 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-786(PGA Blvd)
CrossesC-18 Canal
Location2.3MI. W of Tpk.
RouteState Highway 786
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.84004, -80.16667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR-786(PGA Blvd) over C-18 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.