US Bridges

Camino Real over El Rio Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 MI W of US-1 · Structure no. 934960

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Real over El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Camino Real over El Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,902 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamino Real
CrossesEl Rio Canal
Location0.4 MI W of US-1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34405, -80.09711
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic22,902 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Camino Real over El Rio Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Real over El Rio 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Camino Real over El Rio Canal carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Camino Real over El Rio Canal?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Real over El Rio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.