FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CENTER STREET

Carrying CENTER STREET over JONES CREEK

0.8MI E of INDIANTOWN RD, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CENTER STREET

The CENTER STREET bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries CENTER STREET over JONES CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,391 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.8 metric tons.

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

How CENTER STREET compares

▲ 10.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
CENTER STREET 49.8 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,391 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934147

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CENTER STREET 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 CENTER STREET 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 CENTER STREET?

CENTER STREET in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CENTER STREET inspected?

CENTER STREET'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 18,391 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CENTER STREET 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 CENTER STREET?

CENTER STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CENTER STREET?

CENTER STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CENTER STREET and does age affect safety?

CENTER STREET was built in 1996, making it 30 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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