US Bridges

E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Atlantic Ave./Fl. Tpk. · Structure no. 930437

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,362 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE/B Atlantic Ave.
CrossesE-2W Canal
LocationAtlantic Ave./Fl. Tpk.
RouteState Highway 806
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.45361, -80.17522
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,362 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E/B Atlantic Ave. over E-2W Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.