US Bridges

WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.9 Mi. S of I-95 Exit 83 · Structure no. 930556

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWB Hood Road
CrossesI-95 (SR-9)
Location0.9 Mi. S of I-95 Exit 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.86494, -80.11783
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) 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 2025.

How much traffic does WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9) carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WB Hood Road over I-95 (SR-9)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.