US Bridges

Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 1.2MI. W of US-1 · Structure no. 936776

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,218 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTequesta Drive
CrossesN Fork Loxahatchee River
Location1.2MI. W of US-1
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.95801, -80.10356
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic18,218 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Tequesta Drive over N Fork Loxahatchee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.