US Bridges

Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5 Mile West of Jog RD · Structure no. 934282

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,448 by 2045. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBelvedere Road
CrossesFlorida Turnpike
Location0.5 Mile West of Jog RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69227, -80.15599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic49,448 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Belvedere Road over Florida Turnpike?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.