US Bridges

Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · East of SR 7 on SR 806 · Structure no. 930463

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,924 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Ave.
CrossesE-1 Canal
LocationEast of SR 7 on SR 806
RouteState Highway 806
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.45361, -80.20417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width137 ft (41.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2023)
Projected traffic31,924 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Ave. over E-1 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 Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Ave. over E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.