US Bridges

Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.2MI S of US-98 · Structure no. 934553

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHatton Highway
CrossesPahokee Drain Canal M-2
Location1.2MI S of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.78364, -80.54772
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Hatton Highway over Pahokee Drain Canal M-2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.