NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.05 MI W of NW 4th Ave · Structure no. 935221
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 7th Street over El Rio 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NW 7th Street over El Rio Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.