US Bridges

Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of SR-7 US-441 · Structure no. 934403

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal is a concrete slab carrying Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSandalfoot Blvd
CrossesE-1-E Canal
Location0.3MI E of SR-7 US-441
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33604, -80.19809
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2024)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sandalfoot Blvd over E-1-E Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.