US Bridges

Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · PBIA/I-95 Interchange · Structure no. 930480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,957 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2042. The structure is 1,957 ft (596.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPbia to I-95 Ramp
CrossesAustralian Ave and Canal
LocationPBIA/I-95 Interchange
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68648, -80.07578
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,957 ft (596.5 m)
Longest span217 ft (66 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and 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 Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal?

The structure is 1,957 ft (596.5 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pbia to I-95 Ramp over Australian Ave and Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.