US Bridges

Haverhill Road over M Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.7MI S of CR-702/45th ST · Structure no. 934256

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverhill Road over M Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Haverhill Road over M Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,653 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaverhill Road
CrossesM Canal
Location0.7MI S of CR-702/45th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.7506, -80.11771
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2023)
Projected traffic54,653 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 Haverhill Road over M Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haverhill Road over M 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 Haverhill Road over M Canal carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Haverhill Road over M Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Haverhill Road over M Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.