Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 1.5MI E of Military Trail · Structure no. 935222
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 23 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,050 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 112 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Spanish River Blvd 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal carry?
About 18,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Spanish River Blvd over El Rio Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.