US Bridges

Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 934208

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 51 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,250 by 2025. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvedere RD
CrossesWpb Stub Canal
Location0.1MI W of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69074, -80.07106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic61,250 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Belvedere RD over Wpb Stub Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.