US Bridges

W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.8MI W of SR-15 · Structure no. 934505

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,735 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesW Canal Street N
CrossesSfc Canal No 1
Location1.8MI W of SR-15
RouteCounty Highway 717
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.70063, -80.69391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1 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 W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Canal Street N over Sfc Canal No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.