US Bridges

Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · Palmetto Pk RD US-441 SR7 · Structure no. 934924

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalmetto Park Rd.
CrossesE-1 Canal
LocationPalmetto Pk RD US-441 SR7
RouteCounty Highway 798
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.3497, -80.20288
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Park Rd. over E-1 Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmetto Park Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Palmetto Park Rd. over E-1 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.