US Bridges

Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · S Side of Rca/Monet Road · Structure no. 934139

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,454 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPros. Farms Road
CrossesRca Canal
LocationS Side of Rca/Monet Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83725, -80.07232
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2023)
Projected traffic28,454 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Pros. Farms Road over Rca Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.