FLYING COW ROAD
Carrying FLYING COW ROAD over C-51 CANAL
AT SR-80, Palm Beach, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FLYING COW ROAD
The FLYING COW ROAD bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries FLYING COW ROAD over C-51 CANAL. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 978 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township 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 37.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FLYING COW ROAD 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
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 978 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 934292
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 FLYING COW ROAD 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 FLYING COW ROAD 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 FLYING COW ROAD?
FLYING COW ROAD 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 FLYING COW ROAD inspected?
FLYING COW ROAD'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 978 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLYING COW ROAD 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 FLYING COW ROAD?
FLYING COW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FLYING COW ROAD?
FLYING COW ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is FLYING COW ROAD and does age affect safety?
FLYING COW ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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