US Bridges

Center Drive over Keller Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · In John Prince Park · Structure no. 934357

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Drive over Keller Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Center Drive over Keller Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter Drive
CrossesKeller Canal
LocationIn John Prince Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61333, -80.08153
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Center Drive over Keller Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Drive over Keller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Center Drive over Keller Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Center Drive over Keller Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Center Drive over Keller Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.