US Bridges

SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile S of Boynton Inlet · Structure no. 930370

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
355 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,666 by 2044. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR804 E Ocean Ave.
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location1 Mile S of Boynton Inlet
RouteState Highway 804
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.52704, -80.05397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length355 ft (108.2 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,666 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR804 E Ocean Ave. over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.