WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 1 Mile East of I-95 · Structure no. 930467
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal carry?
About 20,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns WB Blue Heron Blvd over C-17 Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.