US Bridges

Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · S of Southrn/Haverhll Int · Structure no. 934295

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 38 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,243 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaverhill RD
CrossesC-51 Canal
LocationS of Southrn/Haverhll Int
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.67749, -80.12032
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2023)
Projected traffic44,243 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Haverhill RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Haverhill RD over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.