US Bridges

E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway

GoodPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.6MI E of US-1 · Structure no. 934408

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,888
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway is a steel movable - bascule carrying E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,888 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Camino Real
CrossesIntracoastal Waterway
Location0.6MI E of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33944, -80.07714
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,888 (2024)
Projected traffic17,360 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$20.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway carry?

About 13,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway?

The structure is 260 ft (79.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E. Camino Real over Intracoastal Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.