US Bridges

SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · SR-7 & SR-80 Intersection · Structure no. 930410

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 35 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 33,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,556 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB US-441 (SR-7)
CrossesWest Palm Beach Canal
LocationSR-7 & SR-80 Intersection
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68013, -80.20257
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,750 (2022)
Projected traffic58,556 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal carry?

About 33,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SB US-441 (SR-7) over West Palm Beach Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.