Island Drive over Canal
GoodPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.03 MI W of Andrews Ave · Structure no. 935506
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Island Drive over Canal is a concrete slab carrying Island Drive over Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Island Drive over Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Island Drive over 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 Island Drive over Canal carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Island Drive over Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Island Drive over Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.