US Bridges

US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · SR-700 Canal Point · Structure no. 930465

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

CarriesUS-98 SR700 US441
CrossesC-51 W.P.B. Canal
LocationSR-700 Canal Point
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.86333, -80.63167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 SR700 US441 over C-51 W.P.B. Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.