US Bridges

Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile North of SR 786 · Structure no. 930379

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9 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 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,883 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCentral Blvd
CrossesI 95 SR 9
Location1 Mile North of SR 786
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.85778, -80.11361
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2023)
Projected traffic30,883 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9 carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Central Blvd over I 95 SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.