Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · At Southern/Foresthilintr · Structure no. 934213
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 39 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 136 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 Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Forest Hill Blvd. 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Hill Blvd. over C-51 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.