US Bridges

CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3 Mile East of US-1 · Structure no. 934369

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
785 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR-812 Ocean Ave
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.3 Mile East of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.58417, -80.04556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length785 ft (239.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway 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 CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR-812 Ocean Ave over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.