FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SEACREST BLVD.

Carrying SEACREST BLVD. over LWDD C-16 CANAL

0.6Mi NORTH OF SR-804, Palm Beach, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SEACREST BLVD.

The SEACREST BLVD. bridge in Palm Beach, Florida carries SEACREST BLVD. over LWDD C-16 CANAL. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1987, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 45.6 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,900 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.5 metric tons.

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

How SEACREST BLVD. compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Florida bridges
610
Bridges in Palm Beach · 2 in Poor condition
SEACREST BLVD. 45.5 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Last Reconstructed
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
45.6 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
934499

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SEACREST BLVD. 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 SEACREST BLVD. 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 SEACREST BLVD.?

SEACREST BLVD. in Palm Beach, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SEACREST BLVD. inspected?

SEACREST BLVD.'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 10,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SEACREST BLVD. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SEACREST BLVD.?

SEACREST BLVD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SEACREST BLVD.?

SEACREST BLVD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SEACREST BLVD. and does age affect safety?

SEACREST BLVD. was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1987.

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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