US Bridges

Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal)

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1MI SW of US-441 · Structure no. 936701

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal) in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclure Road
CrossesCanal No. 1 (rim Canal)
Location1MI SW of US-441
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.80279, -80.67499
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2023)
Projected traffic265 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim 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 Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal) carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure Road over Canal No. 1 (rim Canal)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.