US Bridges

Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI S of Royal Palm Way · Structure no. 935203

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal is a concrete slab carrying Date Palm Road over Fishtail 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDate Palm Road
CrossesFishtail Canal
Location0.3MI S of Royal Palm Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.32501, -80.08474
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Date Palm Road over Fishtail Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.