Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17
GoodPosted for loadPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of Lighthouse DR · Structure no. 937000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17 is a concrete slab carrying Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17 in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,309 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17 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 Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17 carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mac Arthur Blvd over Earman River Canal C-17?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.