US Bridges

Cypress Way over Garden Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI S of Camino Garden · Structure no. 935204

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Way over Garden Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Way over Garden Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCypress Way
CrossesGarden Canal
Location0.2MI S of Camino Garden
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.33821, -80.09801
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Cypress Way over Garden Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Way over Garden 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 Cypress Way over Garden Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Way over Garden Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Way over Garden Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.