US Bridges

Grandview Way over Relief Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI N of Belvedere Road · Structure no. 937366

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Way over Relief Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grandview Way over Relief Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGrandview Way
CrossesRelief Canal
Location0.1MI N of Belvedere Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69517, -80.20968
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2023)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Grandview Way over Relief Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Way 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Grandview Way over Relief Canal carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Way over Relief Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Way over Relief Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.