US Bridges

NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.6 Mile South of SR-882 · Structure no. 930509

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 112,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194,320 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNB I-95 (SR-9)
CrossesC-51 Canal
Location0.6 Mile South of SR-882
RouteInterstate 95
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.64588, -80.06829
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,000 (2023)
Projected traffic194,320 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal carry?

About 112,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-95 (SR-9) over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.