US Bridges

Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · At US-441 Southern Blvd · Structure no. 934299

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOusley Farms Road
CrossesC-51 Canal
LocationAt US-441 Southern Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68236, -80.28381
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ousley Farms Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ousley Farms Road over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.