Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · At US-27 · Structure no. 934522
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Okeelanta / CR827A over N. New River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.