US Bridges

Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1 MI S of Pga Blvd · Structure no. 937005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAvenue of Pga
CrossesRelief Canal
Location0.1 MI S of Pga Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.83622, -80.12104
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue of Pga over Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue of Pga over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.