US Bridges

Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal

Good

Palm Beach County, Florida · S. Side of SR-80 · Structure no. 937718

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal in Palm Beach County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,167 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTurtle Blvd.
CrossesC-51 Canal
LocationS. Side of SR-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPalm Beach County
StateFlorida
Coordinates26.68017, -80.21321
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic21,167 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turtle Blvd. over C-51 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Turtle Blvd. over C-51 Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.