US Bridges

Monet Road over Scotts Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI E of Prosperity FM · Structure no. 936551

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monet Road over Scotts Canal is a concrete slab carrying Monet Road over Scotts Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMonet Road
CrossesScotts Canal
Location0.2MI E of Prosperity FM
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83727, -80.06896
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Monet Road over Scotts Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monet Road over Scotts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Monet Road over Scotts Canal carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monet Road over Scotts Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Monet Road over Scotts Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.