US Bridges

Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI W of Congress Ave · Structure no. 934164

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2045. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Ave. W.
CrossesCanal C-17
Location0.3MI W of Congress Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.79739, -80.09014
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17 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 2024.

How much traffic does Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave. W. over Canal C-17?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.