US Bridges

Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.1MI S of Linton Blvd · Structure no. 934911

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,441 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Dixie HWY
CrossesC-15 Canal
Location1.1MI S of Linton Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 811
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.42263, -80.07636
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,441 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Dixie HWY over C-15 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dixie HWY over C-15 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.