US Bridges

Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI W of Royal P.B. Blv · Structure no. 934222

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,437 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOkeechobee RD WB
CrossesM-1 Canal
Location0.2MI W of Royal P.B. Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70629, -80.23329
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2023)
Projected traffic28,437 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Okeechobee RD WB 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 53 ft wide.

Who owns Okeechobee RD WB over M-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.