Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · At US-441 (southern Blvd) · Structure no. 934293
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,669 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 85 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal carry?
About 17,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Binks Forest Drive over C-51/WEST Palm Bch Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.