Congress Ave over M Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.7MI S of 45th Street · Structure no. 934258
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave over M Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Congress Ave over M Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 45 years old, older 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,946 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Congress Ave over M Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Congress Ave 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Ave over M Canal carry?
About 23,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave over M Canal?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave over M Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.