US Bridges

East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI West of of A1A · Structure no. 934347

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,902 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ocean Ave.
CrossesHypoluxo Island Lagoon
Location0.2MI West of of A1A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.5841, -80.04212
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic22,902 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Ocean Ave. over Hypoluxo Island Lagoon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.