Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal
GoodPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.4 Mile S of Royal Palm · Structure no. 935201
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal is a concrete slab carrying Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Date Palm RD over Buccaneer 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 Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Date Palm RD over Buccaneer Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.