US Bridges

Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.1MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 934128

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,893 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDonald Ross RD WB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.1MI W of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.88251, -80.07762
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2023)
Projected traffic26,893 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Donald Ross RD WB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.