Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · At Southside of SR-80 · Structure no. 934212
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 years old, older 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,258 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal carry?
About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.
Who owns Big Blue Trace over C-51 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.