Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.2 MI South of 45th ST · Structure no. 934259
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1980, 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,760 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Congress Ave over West Palm Beach 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Congress Ave over West Palm Beach Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.