US Bridges

N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.6MI N of Plmtto Park RD · Structure no. 934923

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Central Park Blv
CrossesE-1 Canal
Location0.6MI N of Plmtto Park RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3572, -80.20296
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2024)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Central Park Blv over E-1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N Central Park Blv over E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.