US Bridges

36th Street over Carver Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 650FT E of Australian Ave · Structure no. 937704

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Street over Carver Canal is a concrete slab carrying 36th Street 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries36th Street
CrossesCarver Canal
Location650FT E of Australian Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.746, -80.0683
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 36th Street over Carver Canal built?

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

What condition is 36th Street over Carver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 36th Street over Carver Canal carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 36th Street over Carver Canal?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street over Carver Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.