US Bridges

Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI S of US-27 · Structure no. 934502

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCorkscrew Blvd.
CrossesMiami Canal
Location0.2MI S of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69309, -80.80719
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Corkscrew Blvd. over Miami Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.