FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 794 (Yamato Rd)

Carrying SR 794 (Yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4)

E Congress Ave and W I-95, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 794 (Yamato Rd)

The SR 794 (Yamato Rd) bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries SR 794 (Yamato Rd) over El Rio Canal (E-4). It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.3 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 57,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 794 (Yamato Rd) compares

▼ 8.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
SR 794 (Yamato Rd) 30.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
2.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.3 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
40.3 m (132 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
57,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
930015

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 794 (Yamato Rd) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 794 (Yamato Rd) against other structures in Palm Beach and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 794 (Yamato Rd)?

SR 794 (Yamato Rd) in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 794 (Yamato Rd) inspected?

SR 794 (Yamato Rd)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 57,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 794 (Yamato Rd) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 794 (Yamato Rd)?

SR 794 (Yamato Rd) has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 794 (Yamato Rd)?

SR 794 (Yamato Rd) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 794 (Yamato Rd) and does age affect safety?

SR 794 (Yamato Rd) was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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