US Bridges

EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.0 Mi. N of SR-786 · Structure no. 930398

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2042. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Hood Road
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
Location2.0 Mi. N of SR-786
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.86485, -80.11767
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2023)
Projected traffic5,856 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is EB Hood Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns EB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.