FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W/B S.R. 704

Carrying W/B S.R. 704 over Intracoastal Waterway

Between SRA1A&SR80 Cswys., Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W/B S.R. 704

The W/B S.R. 704 bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries W/B S.R. 704 over Intracoastal Waterway. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 332.6 meters (1091 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,500 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

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

How W/B S.R. 704 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
W/B S.R. 704 33.2 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
332.6 m (1091 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
930506

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W/B S.R. 704 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 W/B S.R. 704 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 W/B S.R. 704?

W/B S.R. 704 in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W/B S.R. 704 inspected?

W/B S.R. 704'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 12,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W/B S.R. 704 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 W/B S.R. 704?

W/B S.R. 704 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W/B S.R. 704?

W/B S.R. 704 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is W/B S.R. 704 and does age affect safety?

W/B S.R. 704 was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

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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