US Bridges

2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.5MI E of SR807 Congress · Structure no. 934364

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Avenue North
CrossesKeller (E-4) Canal
Location0.5MI E of SR807 Congress
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.61917, -80.08272
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Avenue North over Keller (E-4) Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.