US Bridges

I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1 MI N Palm Bch Lake Blvd · Structure no. 930540

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 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 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sr 9)
CrossesWpb Drainage Canal
Location1 MI N Palm Bch Lake Blvd
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.73344, -80.09107
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width178 ft (54.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191,000 (2023)
Projected traffic331,385 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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) over Wpb Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal carry?

About 191,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sr 9) over Wpb Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.