US Bridges

Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3 MI S of Indiantown RD · Structure no. 934176

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiverbend Park RD
CrossesLoxahatchee River
Location0.3 MI S of Indiantown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.93278, -80.17833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic625 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Riverbend Park RD over Loxahatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.