US Bridges

Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI E of Congress Blvd · Structure no. 935307

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGateway Blvd (wb)
CrossesCanal E-4
Location0.3MI E of Congress Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.5468, -80.0858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4 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 Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Gateway Blvd (wb) over Canal E-4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.