Sable Island Drive over Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.04MI W of A1A · Structure no. 936655
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sable Island Drive over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sable Island Drive 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 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sable Island Drive over Canal built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sable 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 Sable Island Drive over Canal carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sable Island Drive over Canal?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sable Island Drive over Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.