US Bridges

Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · At Southern Blvd. · Structure no. 934273

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 32 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 45,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,943 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJog Road
CrossesSfwmd C-51 Canal
LocationAt Southern Blvd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67817, -80.1452
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,500 (2023)
Projected traffic78,943 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal carry?

About 45,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Jog Road over Sfwmd C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.