US Bridges

Center Street over Sims Creek

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.6MI NE of Indiantown RD · Structure no. 934146

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,391
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Sims Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Center Street over Sims Creek 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 18,391 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,070 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesSims Creek
Location0.6MI NE of Indiantown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.94065, -80.12012
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,391 (2023)
Projected traffic22,070 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Center Street over Sims Creek built?

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

What condition is Center Street over Sims Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Sims Creek carry?

About 18,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Sims Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Sims Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.