FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR-812 OCEAN AVE

Carrying CR-812 OCEAN AVE over INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY

0.3 Mile East of US-1, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR-812 OCEAN AVE

The CR-812 OCEAN AVE bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries CR-812 OCEAN AVE over INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 239.3 meters (785 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 County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How CR-812 OCEAN AVE compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
CR-812 OCEAN AVE 42.1 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
239.3 m (785 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934369

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 CR-812 OCEAN 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 CR-812 OCEAN 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 CR-812 OCEAN AVE?

CR-812 OCEAN AVE in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR-812 OCEAN AVE inspected?

CR-812 OCEAN 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 12,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR-812 OCEAN 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 CR-812 OCEAN AVE?

CR-812 OCEAN AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR-812 OCEAN AVE?

CR-812 OCEAN AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR-812 OCEAN AVE and does age affect safety?

CR-812 OCEAN AVE was built in 2013, making it 13 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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