US Bridges

Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of A1A · Structure no. 936654

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesInlet Cay Dr.
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 MI W of A1A
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.53308, -80.04882
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inlet Cay Dr. 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 Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Inlet Cay Dr. over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.