US Bridges

Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 Mile East of SR-809 · Structure no. 934229

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,184 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Road
CrossesE 3.5 Airport Canal
Location0.4 Mile East of SR-809
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69722, -80.10549
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,184 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport 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 Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Road over E 3.5 Airport Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.