45th Street over C-17 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.2 Mi. E of I-95 · Structure no. 934100
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
45th Street over C-17 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 45th Street over C-17 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 years old, older 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 54,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,690 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 45th Street over C-17 Canal built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is 45th Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 45th Street over C-17 Canal carry?
About 54,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 45th Street over C-17 Canal?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns 45th Street over C-17 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.