US Bridges

EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.7 Mi. East of SR-7 · Structure no. 934349

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals 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 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,664 by 2042. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Forest Hill Bld
CrossesFla. Turnpike & 2 Canals
Location1.7 Mi. East of SR-7
RouteState Highway 882
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.6508, -80.17413
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,250 (2023)
Projected traffic31,664 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals built?

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

What condition is EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals carry?

About 18,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns EB Forest Hill Bld over Fla. Turnpike & 2 Canals?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.