US Bridges

Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd.

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2MI E of SR-7 US-441 · Structure no. 934907

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
587 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd. in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,339 by 2045. The structure is 587 ft (178.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalmetto Pk Rd(wb)
CrossesSR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd.
Location2MI E of SR-7 US-441
RouteCounty Highway 798
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.35033, -80.17057
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length587 ft (178.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,250 (2023)
Projected traffic40,339 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd. 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 Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd. carry?

About 23,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd.?

The structure is 587 ft (178.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Palmetto Pk Rd(wb) over SR-91/TPK & Boca Rio Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.