US Bridges

SR 710 over C-17 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.25MI. East of I-95 · Structure no. 930534

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 710 over C-17 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 710 over C-17 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,076 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 710
CrossesC-17 Canal
Location0.25MI. East of I-95
RouteState Highway 710
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.77025, -80.09172
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2022)
Projected traffic23,076 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 710 over C-17 Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 710 over C-17 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 710 over C-17 Canal carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 710 over C-17 Canal?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns SR 710 over C-17 Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.