US Bridges

Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI East of I-95 · Structure no. 934275

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,640 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustralian Ave SB
CrossesOkeechobee Blvd
Location0.5MI East of I-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70572, -80.06592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2024)
Projected traffic41,640 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd 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 Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Australian Ave SB over Okeechobee Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.