US Bridges

EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.35 MI W of Northlake Bl · Structure no. 930535

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,620 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEB SR-710
CrossesLoxahatchee Slough
Location1.35 MI W of Northlake Bl
RouteState Highway 710
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.82227, -80.17106
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2024)
Projected traffic13,620 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB SR-710 over Loxahatchee Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.