US Bridges

SR-700 over Raulerson Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 3MI. S of CR-717 · Structure no. 930451

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-700 over Raulerson Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR-700 over Raulerson Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,684 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR-700
CrossesRaulerson Canal
Location3MI. S of CR-717
RouteState Highway 700
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.78558, -80.52542
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic4,684 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SR-700 over Raulerson Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-700 over Raulerson 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR-700 over Raulerson Canal carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-700 over Raulerson Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-700 over Raulerson Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.