US Bridges

Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51)

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · Just West of I-95 · Structure no. 930446

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,015 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Blvd.
CrossesWpb Canal (C-51)
LocationJust West of I-95
RouteState Highway 882
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.655, -80.07111
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2024)
Projected traffic85,015 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51) carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Blvd. over Wpb Canal (C-51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.