US Bridges

SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Miles South of SR-882 · Structure no. 930367

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,318 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-5/S. Olive Ave.
CrossesPalm Beach Canal C-51
Location0.5 Miles South of SR-882
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64417, -80.05241
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR-5/S. Olive Ave. over Palm Beach Canal C-51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.