US Bridges

SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.9MI W of Powerline RD · Structure no. 934925

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,423 by 2045. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 18th ST WB
CrossesSR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal
Location0.9MI W of Powerline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33158, -80.17029
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,423 by 2045
Trucks9%
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 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 SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage 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 SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SW 18th ST WB over SR-91 Tpk-Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.