US Bridges

Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Haverhill Rd. · Structure no. 934140

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDyer Park Road
CrossesRetention Pond
Location0.1MI W of Haverhill Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.78568, -80.12042
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dyer Park Road over Retention Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.