US Bridges

Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2.2MI S of SR-80 · Structure no. 934516

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami Canal Road
CrossesBranch of Miami Canal
Location2.2MI S of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.66767, -80.82089
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami Canal Road over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Miami Canal Road over Branch of Miami Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.