US Bridges

Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Military Trail · Structure no. 935223

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,982
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,982 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,199 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpanish River Blvd
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location0.3MI E of Military Trail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.38675, -80.11592
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,982 (2023)
Projected traffic31,199 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek carry?

About 17,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Spanish River Blvd over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.