FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR706 Indiantown R

Carrying SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal

0.5 mi East of I-95, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR706 Indiantown R

The SR706 Indiantown R bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries SR706 Indiantown R over C-18 Canal. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 78.1 meters (256 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 63,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.0 metric tons.

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

How SR706 Indiantown R compares

▲ 8.1
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
SR706 Indiantown R 47.0 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
78.1 m (256 ft)
Deck Width
39.7 m (130 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
63,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
930391

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 SR706 Indiantown R 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 SR706 Indiantown R 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 SR706 Indiantown R?

SR706 Indiantown R in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR706 Indiantown R inspected?

SR706 Indiantown R'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 63,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR706 Indiantown R is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR706 Indiantown R?

SR706 Indiantown R has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR706 Indiantown R?

SR706 Indiantown R is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR706 Indiantown R and does age affect safety?

SR706 Indiantown R was built in 1987, making it 39 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

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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