Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI W of Royal P.B. Blv · Structure no. 934220
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,388 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Okeechobee Blvd EB over M-1 Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.