US Bridges

Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.03MI E of Cypress Way · Structure no. 935209

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal is a concrete slab carrying Camino Gardens EB over El Rio 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino Gardens EB
CrossesEl Rio Canal
Location0.03MI E of Cypress Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.34104, -80.09689
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2024)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal built?

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

What condition is Camino Gardens EB over El Rio 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 Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Camino Gardens EB over El Rio Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.