US Bridges

Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Old Boynton · Structure no. 935302

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 364 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVenice Drive
CrossesSubdivision Canal
Location0.1MI S of Old Boynton
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.53126, -80.08497
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2023)
Projected traffic607 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venice Drive over Subdivision 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Venice Drive over Subdivision Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.