US Bridges

North Shore Drive over Carver Canal

FairPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2MI S of 45th ST(CR702) · Structure no. 937702

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Drive over Carver Canal is a concrete slab carrying North Shore Drive over Carver Canal 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shore Drive
CrossesCarver Canal
Location0.2MI S of 45th ST(CR702)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.75087, -80.0787
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Shore Drive over Carver Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Drive over Carver Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does North Shore Drive over Carver Canal carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Drive over Carver Canal?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Drive over Carver Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.