US Bridges

Pine Ridge Way over Canal

GoodPosted for load

Palm Beach County, Florida · 50FT W of Village Blvd · Structure no. 937714

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Ridge Way over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pine Ridge Way over Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPine Ridge Way
CrossesCanal
Location50FT W of Village Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.72562, -80.10226
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic694 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 Pine Ridge Way over Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Ridge Way over 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 Pine Ridge Way over Canal carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pine Ridge Way over Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Ridge Way over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.