Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 500FT West of I-95 · Structure no. 934201
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 295 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51 carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51?
The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Summit Blvd over Wpb Canal C-51?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.