Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.7MI N of Northlake Blvd · Structure no. 930359
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17 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 Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17 carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over CANAL-17?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.