US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 MI N of Atlantic Ave · Structure no. 930498

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio 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 105,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,456 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 95 SR 9 SB
CrossesDepot Ave & El Rio Canal
Location0.5 MI N of Atlantic Ave
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.46917, -80.08949
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,162 (2024)
Projected traffic182,456 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal built?

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

What condition is I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal carry?

About 105,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 SB over Depot Ave & El Rio Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.