US Bridges

Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · 0.2 MI East of Australian · Structure no. 937715

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentre Park Blvd.
CrossesWest Palm Beach Canal
Location0.2 MI East of Australian
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.69366, -80.07181
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach 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 Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Park Blvd. over West Palm Beach Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.