CONGRESS AVE
Carrying CONGRESS AVE over LWDD L-2 CANAL
0.5MI S OF OKEECHOBEE BLV, Palm Beach, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CONGRESS AVE
The CONGRESS AVE bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries CONGRESS AVE over LWDD L-2 CANAL. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,500 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 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 23.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CONGRESS AVE compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.4 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 934251
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 CONGRESS AVE 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 CONGRESS AVE 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 CONGRESS AVE?
CONGRESS AVE 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 CONGRESS AVE inspected?
CONGRESS AVE'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 14,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONGRESS AVE 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 CONGRESS AVE?
CONGRESS AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CONGRESS AVE?
CONGRESS AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CONGRESS AVE and does age affect safety?
CONGRESS AVE was built in 1967, making it 59 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.
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