US Bridges

Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 2MI N of Okeechobee Blv · Structure no. 937361

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoyal Plm Bh Bl NB
CrossesCanal
Location2MI N of Okeechobee Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.73144, -80.22778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Plm Bh Bl NB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Plm Bh Bl NB over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.