US Bridges

US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Port of Palm Beach · Structure no. 930470

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,900 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,435 by 2044. The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS-1 (SR-5)
CrossesSR-710 & Port of Pb
LocationPort of Palm Beach
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76709, -80.05542
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,900 ft (579.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,435 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb?

The structure is 1,900 ft (579.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US-1 (SR-5) over SR-710 & Port of Pb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.