US Bridges

Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.48 Mi. E of SR-710 · Structure no. 930557

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough is a concrete slab carrying Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPga Blvd (SR-786)
CrossesLoxahatchee Slough
Location1.48 Mi. E of SR-710
RouteState Highway 786
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.84025, -80.17461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pga Blvd (SR-786) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pga Blvd (SR-786) over Loxahatchee Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.