US Bridges

Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI N of 45th Street · Structure no. 934155

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
596 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2042. The structure is 596 ft (181.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCongress Ave (sb)
CrossesCheney Way/Csx RR
Location0.5MI N of 45th Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.76618, -80.08825
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length596 ft (181.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR 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 Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR?

The structure is 596 ft (181.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Congress Ave (sb) over Cheney Way/Csx RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.