US Bridges

SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 930391

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
63,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 38 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 63,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,305 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR706 Indiantown R
CrossesC-18 Canal
Location0.5 MI East of I-95
RouteState Highway 706
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93435, -80.1416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2023)
Projected traffic109,305 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.