SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal
FairPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI W of Old Dixie Hwy. · Structure no. 935218
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,820 by 2045. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 18th ST 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 SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SW 18th ST over El Rio Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.