US Bridges

Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce

Fair

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.1MI W of Dixie Highway · Structure no. 937709

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
984 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,303 by 2045. The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPlm Beach Lakes Bl
CrossesFec RR Henrietta Spruce
Location0.1MI W of Dixie Highway
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.7246, -80.05665
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length984 ft (299.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic37,303 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce?

The structure is 984 ft (299.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Plm Beach Lakes Bl over Fec RR Henrietta Spruce?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.