US Bridges

I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · At Exit 76 · Structure no. 930519

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
191,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 191,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 331,385 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 183 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 95 SR 9
CrossesSR 708 (blue Heron Blvd)
LocationAt Exit 76
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.78322, -80.09911
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191,000 (2024)
Projected traffic331,385 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd) carry?

About 191,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd)?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I 95 SR 9 over SR 708 (blue Heron Blvd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.