Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal
GoodPalm Beach County, Florida · 0.3MI S of 45th Street · Structure no. 937703
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal is a concrete slab carrying Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb 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 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,516 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Australian Ave NB over City of Wpb Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.